Blog

Real-World Impact of Well-Trained Providers

06.25.25

Myth: Technology like telemedicine or digital tools doesn’t impact sickle cell disease care.

Sharing Personal Stories: Kelsey and Shandrea

06.18.25

Myth: There are no new learning opportunities or advanced training programs for clinical providers in sickle cell disease care.

Sharing Personal Stories: Nicholas and Kellyn

06.11.25

Myth: Only bone marrow transplants from matched donors can cure sickle cell disease.

Sharing Personal Stories: Joao and Devonte

06.4.25

Myth: Gene therapy for sickle cell disease is science fiction and not available to patients.

Surveillance and Monitoring

05.28.25

Myth: Public health efforts cannot reduce gaps in sickle cell disease care.

Healthcare Access and Transition Support

05.21.25

Myth: Workforce development programs for sickle cell disease are unnecessary because existing healthcare training is sufficient.

Education, Awareness, and Multifaceted Care

05.14.25

Myth: Public health professionals have a limited role in sickle cell disease care.

Newborn Screening and Social Support

05.7.25

Myth: Community health workers are not qualified to support sickle cell disease care.

Addressing Sickle Cell Disease Knowledge and Infection Control

04.23.25

Myth: Standard infection control measures are sufficient for sickle cell disease patients.

Addressing Transiting to Adult Care and whether Sickle Cell Disease is Contagious

04.16.25

Myth: Sickle Cell Disease is a contagious blood-borne illness.