Living With Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell in the Community
Click here to see our NYSSCAN Founder/President & CEO, Gloria Rochester’s interview on BronxNet TV, February 7, 2011.
Nicholas H. speak about Sickle Cell
2015 SCDAA Promotional Video
Living with and Managing Sickle Cell Disease
Tiffany was born with the most severe form of sickle cell disease, sickle cell anemia. She has lived with the symptoms and complications of sickle cell disease her whole life. She was hospitalized multiple times after giving birth to her daughter, when she began treatment with a medicine called hydroxyurea. Although her brother had experienced side effects with hydroxyurea, Tiffany had success with the treatment. By following her treatment plan and living a healthy lifestyle, Tiffany has a happy, full life.
Freda Lewis-Hall and TLC's "T-Boz" Discuss Sickle Cell Disease on The Doctors
Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, chief medical officer of Pfizer, appears on The Doctors to speak about sickle cell disease, a blood disorder that primarily affects African Americans, and the genetic trait linked to the disease. She and The Doctors are joined by Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, of the musical group TLC, who lives with the condition. Check your local listings to see the whole show and learn more at www.GetHealthyStayHealthy.com.
Sickle Cell Trait and the Student-Athlete
Student-athletes speak about Sickle Cell Disease