For more than 46 years, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of American (SCDAA)has been committed to promoting and advancing initiatives focused on people affected by sickle cell conditions worldwide. In this episode, we are joined by Beverley Francis-Gibson, President and CEO of SCDAA. Mrs. Francis-Gibson provides a rich understanding of the organization, including current programs, events, initiatives, and partnerships to support research and education for sickle cell.  There are numerous ways to support SCDAA, including attending this years 49th National Annual Convention which will be held on Oct 12-16, 2021. More information about SCDAA can be found at the following link: www.sicklecelldisease.org.

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Ep 8: SCDAA is Unstoppable with Beverley Francis-Gibson

Dr. Wanda Whitten-Shurney is a pediatrician that has spent her life advocating for the sickle cell community. In this episode, she talks of her father, Dr. Charles Whitten, sickle cell disease educator and pioneer. The legacy of her father continues today through her one of a kind educational workshops and leadership of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of American Michigan Chapter. Dr. Whitten-Shurney provides best practices for caring for a child with SCD. She refers to her patients as "snowflakes" because each patient experiences the disease differently, thus highlighting the challenges of this illness.

Ep 9: Dr. Whitten-Shurney Discusses Care for Children with Sickle Cell Disease

This episode features an honest conversation between mother and daughter. Dr. Jackie Flemmings is an educator and has received her PhD in Education. She has raised three beautiful children with her husband. As a mother to a daughter with sickle cell disease, she embodies the definition of an advocate and believer. Listen to this intergeneration dialogue which discusses health, motherhood, miscarriages, health, and faith.

Ep 10: Conversation with My Mother

The Sickle Cycle Podcast is a conversation about all things related to Sickle Cell Disease. Explore the complexities of this inherited blood disorder with Charlotte Curtis and special guests. Learn about resources and treatments on ways to improve the quality of life for those impacted by this global disease. Be inspired. Be encouraged. Be educated.
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Ep 8: SCDAA is Unstoppable with Beverley Francis-Gibson

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