Tag: sickle cell
3 Things Billy Garrett Jr does to have a better lifestyle with sickle cell
Written by Nnenna Kumenda Tip 1: Diet Now we know how hard it can be to change up your diet especially when you’re comfortable snacking and eating whatever you like,…
Sunday James Shares His Experience with Receiving Blood Donations
Written by: Nnenna Kumenda Sunday James talks about how important donating blood is for the sickle cell community and how blood transfusions have been saving his life since he was…
Ramon Reed Biography
A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Reed began acting at the age of five in community plays with Porch Productions, Inc and through his school and church. In 2015, his…
Sickle Cell 101 and 23andMe Collaborate to Expand Sickle Cell Trait Awareness Campaign
Sickle Cell 101 and 23andMe Inc have joined forces to provide education and free resources to those unaware of their sickle cell trait status and are seeking to learn more. …
Sickle Cell Disease and Mental Health
Written by: Halimat Olaniyan Jemela Williams discusses how sickle cell affects her more than just physically. She discusses the impact of mental health as someone living with sickle cell disease,…
Being a Mom with Sickle Cell Disease
Written by: Halimat Olaniyan Versetta Brown discusses family planning, pregnancy, and parenting while living with sickle cell disease type SS. Versetta grew up terrified of the idea of having children…
Honoring Wunmi Bakare for Women’s History Month
Written by: Halimat Olaniyan Wunmi Bakare is a superstar! She was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at 18 months old but didn’t know until years later when she was nearly…
Honoring Artist, Author and Advocate, Hertz Nazaire for Black History Month
Written by: Halimat Olaniyan There are a few things the sickle cell community at large agrees upon: 1. Our pain is real so believe us. 2. We cannot adequately describe…
Chinonso Aladi: Fashion Designer and Owner of Nonso Aladi
By: Halimat Olaniyan Chinonso Alasi was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. She moved to America 10 years ago and pursued a degree in fashion and design. She started making…
Types of Nurses that Care for Sickle Cell Patients
Contributor: Dr. Keith Quirolo Bedside nurses have more contact with patients in the hospital than any other provider. They spend their entire day physically, emotionally, and technically caring for from…
Fertility and Reproductive Health In Sickle Cell Disease Feat. Teonna Woolford
By: Halimat Olaniyan Watch interview of Teonna Woolford, Co-founder of SC RED >> This month we’re celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring sickle cell warrior, fierce advocate, and reproductive…
Honoring Pat Corley, RN for Black History Month
This Black History Month SC101 is celebrating leaders within the sickle cell community who have become vital voices for the progression of sickle cell. This leads us to adult sickle…
2020 In Review
Highlighting Sickle Cell 101’s 2020 Activities 2020 has notably impacted us all in various ways, but such changes have also presented the sickle cell community with various opportunities for growth…