Today is World Sickle Cell Day!

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June 19th is World Sickle Cell Day The Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program is joining the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc., our other Blood Health Network partners, and organizations around the world to celebrate World Sickle Cell Day. This day is observed yearly on June 19th to raise awareness about sickle cell disease.   Find fact sheets and social media resources from the Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program for sickle cell warriors, caregivers, and healthcare providers to share: Sickle Cell Disease (English) (Spanish) Tips for Healthy Living (English) (Spanish) Managing Pain (English) (Spanish) Hydroxyurea: What You Need to Know (English) (Spanish) Social media resources Resources from Blood Health Network Partners World Sickle Cell Day (CDC) American Society of Hematology 2021 guidelines for sickle cell disease: stem cell transplantation (American Society of Hematology) SCD Community Resources (Sickle Cell Disease Coalition) Mental Health is Wealth Blog (Sick Cells) Spanish Resource: "A Guide to Living with Sickle Cell Disease" (Sickle Cell Community Consortium) Find a blood donation site near you to help save lives, including SCD warriors. (Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies)  In health, The Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program team

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