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Sickle Cell

Sickle Cell

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Health & Wellness

Two-million-dollar grant will enhance young people’s experience with family planning and SCD in adulthood

October 31, 2023
San Bernardino County houses the second largest population living with sickle cell disease in California
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Health & Wellness

Sickle Cell Awareness Month shines a spotlight on an overlooked health crisis

September 28, 2023
The Sickle Cell Center is a one-stop-shop for patients and families living with SCD
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Health & Wellness

Navigating life with sickle cell disease: A unique journey over 24 years

September 15, 2023
Genesis Williamson opens up about her experience, challenges, and hopes
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Community

Rep. Aguilar Announces Over $500,000 for Loma Linda University Health

February 27, 2023
Funds will support the mental health outreach program for the Inland Empire’s sickle cell community
Dr. Jain

Patient Care

Children’s Hospital earns national Center of Excellence ranking for treating sickle cell disease

December 29, 2022
California State Senate has commended the hospital’s establishment of its comprehensive sickle cell treatment center
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Patient Care

Living with Sickle Cell Disease — one family’s journey

September 22, 2022
Children’s Hospital offers comprehensive sickle cell program to combat disease
The Sickle Cell Disease Care team seeks to provide treatment to the highly affected population in San Bernardino County. Left to right: Malena Chappell-Brass, MSN, RN, FNP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner. Huynh Cao, MD, Hematologist. Chanell Grismore, MPH, MCHES, Director

Patient Care

$500,000 state grant supports care for sickle cell disease patients in the Inland Empire

June 17, 2022
A state grant received last year helped fund the new Sickle Cell Disease Care Clinic
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Research

Sickle cell disease patients negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

January 20, 2022
Recent study shows decreased healthcare utilization by SCD patients in IE potentially due to fear of COVID-19 transmission
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Health & Wellness

Here’s what to know about Sickle Cell Disease in kids

September 16, 2020
Bringing awareness to the common genetic disorder and how Children’s Hospital can help
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Patient Care

Doctor establishes comprehensive treatment program for sickle cell and hemophilia patients

September 1, 2020
Dr. Akshat Jain established Inland Empire’s first sickle cell and hemophilia treatment program in 2017
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