The North Carolina Sickle Cell Syndrome Program within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrates its 50th anniversary with an event Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the NC Museum of Art – West Building, 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh.
Published: Monday, June 12th, 2023 @ 11:22 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the challenges faced by Americans with sickle cell disease (SCD) and to reaffirm our commitment to increasing the quality, affordability, and accessibility of different treatment options.
Published: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 @ 1:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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During National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, we stand with those fighting sickle cell disease (SCD) and reaffirm our Nation's commitment to finding a cure for this group of hereditary red blood cell disorders.
Published: Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 @ 1:57 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Between 90,000 and 100,000 Americans are living with sickle cell disease today and approximately 125 infants are born with it every year in North Carolina - 25 of them in eastern North Carolina. September has been designated National Sickle Cell Awareness Month to increase awareness of their plight.
Published: Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 @ 9:57 pm
By: ECU News Services
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