Living with sickle cell disease
Healthier mind and body
Staying healthier means taking care of your body and mind.
Learn how mental health plays a role in your overall wellbeing
Understanding your sickle cell disease
Get an overview of the condition and tips to stay healthier.
Comprehensive care
Schedule your yearly appointment for the best care possible.
Be prepared everyday – your emergency plan checklist
Read about how to manage your condition during an emergency.
Inheriting sickle cell disease
Read about how genes play a role in sickle cell disease and how the condition is inherited.
Dental care — brush up on the basics
Learn how to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Treatment options and safety
Making sense of blood transfusions
Find out how blood transfusion can help treat sickle cell disease.
Staying on track
Sticking to your treatment plan to help you feel your best.
Adding hydroxyurea to your treatment plan
Learn how hydroxyurea can help prevent pain and other complications.
5 steps to taking medication safely
Ensure you are getting the right medication, the right way.
Check the label
General overview of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and aspirin.
Basics of gene therapy
Learn about gene therapy and how it may be a possible treatment option in the future.
Managing pain and complications
Understanding acute chest syndrome
Learn how acute chest syndrome happens, what to watch for and how to reduce your risks.
Managing pain from sickle cell disease
Learn how to help prevent and manage a pain crisis.
Life stages and transitions
A guide for parents and caregivers: Preparing your child for adult care
Plan ahead to help your child take more control of their care as they grow.
Rule the school
Staying safe and healthy at school with sickle cell disease.
Know your sickle cell trait status
Here’s why knowing your sickle cell trait status can help you.
Warriors' comics
The Sickle Cell Warriors – Issue 3, 2025
Be the hero of your story! Check out ways to take care of yourself.
Get this fun comic full of tips about living with sickle cell (PDF)
The Sickle Cell Warriors – Issue 2, 2023
Be your own hero and read about ways to best take care of your condition.
Download the comic to learn tips about living with sickle cell (PDF)
All around support for sickle cell disease
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Find out if we offer your medication
Your medication is our priority. Find out if medication for your condition is available through us.
Digital tools
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Information for new patients
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Resources for health care providers
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