At birth, Tenecia Smith was diagnosed with a blood disorder. “I was in and out of the hospital at just two months old until currently right now. It was a lot of weekly treatments, sometimes months,” ...

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia on Wednesday announced plans for a comprehensive sickle cell provider training and mental health program in Richmond County.

The American Red Cross in Springfield is raising awareness during Sickle Cell Awareness Month, highlighting the urgent need for blood donations to support patients with sickle cell disease.

Diagnosed within a week of birth, the Cypress twins have used their sickle cell journey to advocate for change.

According to the CDC, sickle cell disease affects red blood cells, making them hard and sticky. They can block blood flow, ...

The Edem Sickle Cell Foundation (ESECF), in partnership with the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has ...

Greenville’s first-ever Sickle Cell Awareness Walk drew a strong showing as community members turned out in force for the ...

Maroon 9, one of the few organizations in Fort Worth combating sickle cell, launched a program to bring joy to child sickle ...

Attending group therapy as a teen with sickle cell taught columnist Michelle Harlan the importance of mental healthcare for ...

Columnist Mary Shaniqua is optimistic after assessing this year's Sickle Cell Awareness Month campaigns. But she says more needs to be done.