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Advocacy Alert: Save the Sickle Cell Data Collection Program

  • April 9, 2025
  • Emma Day

Last week, the Trump administration announced drastic changes and reductions to federal health programs that support the sickle cell disease community.... Continue Reading

SCDAA Statement on the Measles Outbreak

  • March 20, 2025
  • Emma Day

SCDAA is aware of and monitoring the measles outbreaks that have been reported in several states. There is a fair amount... Continue Reading

Black History Month: Our Current Member Organizations

  • February 27, 2025
  • Emma Day

As Black History Month ends, we would like to look to the future for our final #SCDHistoryHighlight at the amazing work... Continue Reading

Black History Month: National Sickle Cell Anemia Control Act

  • February 20, 2025
  • Emma Day

After our founding, one of SCDAA’s earliest goals was to ensure the National Sickle Cell Anemia Control Act of 1972 was... Continue Reading

Black History Month: Our Early Member Organizations

  • February 14, 2025
  • Emma Day

Last week, we learned about the origins of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) and the vision for... Continue Reading

Editas Medicine Announces Strategic Transition

  • January 24, 2025
  • Emma Day

Editas Medicine recently announced that they will be making a strategic transition to a in vivo gene editing company. The company... Continue Reading

In Memory of Frank Reddick

  • January 2, 2025
  • Emma Day

It is with great sadness that SCDAA shares the news of the passing of Frank Reddick on Dec. 23, 2024. Frank... Continue Reading

SCDAA Statement: CMS Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model

  • December 5, 2024
  • Emma Day

Nearly one year ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two new gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell... Continue Reading

Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2024

  • August 21, 2024
  • Emma Day

All across the country, our member organizations are hosting exciting events for Sickle Cell Awareness Month this September. Check out the... Continue Reading

CHW P.O.W.E.R Award

  • August 19, 2024
  • Emma Day

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND MAKE A NOMINATION Do you know a community health worker who exemplifies excellence and commitment... Continue Reading