The Role of Primary Care Physicians in Back-to-School Preparations
Primary care physicians are essential partners in back-to-school preparation for students living with sickle cell disease.
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.
Best Practices for Improving Healthcare Accessibility for Sickle Cell Disease Patients
Myth: Comprehensive sickle cell disease care can be effectively managed by a single provider without the need for a multidisciplinary or team-based approach.
Transitioning Patients with Sickle Cell Disease to Adult Care
Myth: The transition from pediatric to adult healthcare is typically unimportant and has little impact on an adolescent’s overall development.
Addressing Transiting to Adult Care and whether Sickle Cell Disease is Contagious
Myth: Sickle Cell Disease is a contagious blood-borne illness.