Exciting News: the Maryland Department of Health has officially accredited SCDAA’s Community Health Worker Training! This accolade will allow our program to have an even bigger impact in the state. Students who have successfully completed our training program can now apply for CHW certification with the Maryland Department of Health. Congrats to our CHW team on this accomplishment!.....

Each year during the SCDAA Annual National Convention, we recognize the amazing work performed by community health workers (CHWs) with the SCDAA P.O.W.E.R. CHW Award......

On July 15, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced expansions to the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model......

On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. SCDAA shares the concerns of many in our SCD community regarding the impact that this act will have on the Medicaid program,.....

With great sadness, SCDAA shares the news of the passing of James E. Rawlings, president and CEO of Michelle’s House (SCDAA, CT), on Sunday, May 25. In addition to leading one of our oldest member organizations, Mr. Rawlings was a past SCDAA National board member and served as treasurer from 2004-2007. In a statement, Michelle’s House said:.....

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc., a national nonprofit membership organization that advocates for people affected by sickle cell disease, named Joel Nepomuceno as membership engagement manager......

SCDAA mourns the loss of prominent pediatric hematologist and sickle cell provider Dr. Winfred Wang, who passed away on April 9 at the age of 82. Dr. Wang practiced at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He helped to pioneer the use of hydroxyurea for children with sickle cell disease through his research,.....

With great sadness, SCDAA shares the news of the loss of Dr. Gwendolyn Poles-Corker on April 8, 2025. The 71-year-old was a trailblazing physician, educator, advocate and sickle cell warrior. She passed away from complications of her disease,.....

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc., a national nonprofit membership organization that advocates for people affected by sickle cell disease, named Natasha Thomas as events and special projects manager. Thomas previously worked for the association, including as an events consultant for the last three years......