As is the case for institutions treating the disease, a majority of the sickle cell patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital are African American. The hospital recognized the need ...

These diseases, along with other conditions like sickle cell disease, bone marrow failure ... Addressing the shortage Promoting education and awareness about stem cell donation is crucial in ...

"They were unbelievable," said Wallace, president of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Escarosa ... are some of the photos from the recent competition at Living Word Holy Church on Broad ...

Carson held a memorial tribute for Gilbert D. Smith, a founder of the city and its first African American mayor, on Friday, Jan. 17. Smith died Nov. 19, 2024. He was 90 years old.

The event also provided free screenings for the sickle cell trait to attendees of African or Hispanic heritage, along with resources and educational materials about the disease.

Greater education is required about sickle cell blood therapies. Credit: ART-ur via Shutterstock. Sickle cell disease can have a devastating effect on the health of patients. The disease can cause ...

All photos by Casey Nelson of Fire and Flame Creative. New title marks the competition’s 28th year The Miss Scholarship Program will crown its next set of titleholders […] ...