How Community Health Workers Support Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Community Health Workers play a vital role in supporting families of children with sickle cell disease as they transition back to school by providing personalized education and outreach.
The Need for Nurses and Community Health Workers in Sickle Cell Disease Care
Myth: General clinical training is enough; there’s no need for disease-specific workforce development in sickle cell care.
Surveillance and Monitoring
Myth: Public health efforts cannot reduce gaps in sickle cell disease care.
Healthcare Access and Transition Support
Myth: Workforce development programs for sickle cell disease are unnecessary because existing healthcare training is sufficient.
Education, Awareness, and Multifaceted Care
Myth: Public health professionals have a limited role in sickle cell disease care.
Newborn Screening and Social Support
Myth: Community health workers are not qualified to support sickle cell disease care.