The end of the year that brings cooler temperatures and a rise in pain episodes for patients affected by Sickle Cell Disease is now upon us. Please keep in mind one of the goals of SCPOC is to support patients where we can in their time of need. One way we will do this is… Continue Reading
Check out the new website for the University City Turkey Trot! http://www.universitycityturkeytrot.com/ . An awesome friend of SCPOC designed the site so please give him a virtual “HIGH FIVE!” It looks great!! Please help us promote this race via your various social media portals and as always, sign up for the race (at the website… Continue Reading
Thank you to everyone who joined Sickle Cell Partners of the Carolinas for the Sickle Cell Family Fun Day at Google Fiber! We had a blast with all 200+ participants who walked through the door to enjoy the Digi-Bridge workshops, the face painting, balloon art, putt putt golf, the art expression table and the pleasure… Continue Reading
We look forward to seeing you at the Sickle Cell Family Fun Day on Sunday, October 16th from 2-5pm at the Google Fiber Space at 301 E. 7th Street in Charlotte. This community-wide event includes face painting, balloon art, sickle cell learning stations, a photo booth, bubble mania, and a community blood drive. Please plan… Continue Reading
September, “Sickle Cell Awareness,” month is now gone… in the rear view! There’s always so much hype surrounding promoting awareness and education for sickle cell disease and with the ushering in of October, now is not the time to stop. This begins a dangerous time of year for our loved ones who are affected as… Continue Reading
A huge thank you to all of you who attended “Sickle Cell Disease… Let’s Talk About It!” Our 2016 conference was a HUGE success thanks to all of you!!! The room was filled with people who had a spirit of sharing their experiences with Sickle Cell Disease. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Ify, was awesome as… Continue Reading
We are just days away from putting on our 3rd annual conference, “Sickle Cell Disease… Let’s Talk About It.” Sickle Cell Partners of the Carolinas looks forward to seeing all of you there on Saturday as we have an open and honest conversation about Sickle Cell Disease. There are many sessions to attend, fun giveaways… Continue Reading
As we enter the month of September, lets please recognize every way that we can uplift patients and families affected by sickle cell disease, a painful hereditary illness that affects red blood cells that move throughout the body. Sickle Cell Partners of the Carolinas is dedicated to its mission to provide a network of support… Continue Reading
Are you registered for the sickle cell conference, “Sickle Cell Disease… Let’s Talk About it? Why not? This is your opportunity as a patient, family member, health care provider or member of the community to engage with others affected by this hereditary illness and advocate on behalf of those affected by sickle cell disease. Come… Continue Reading
Register for “Sickle Cell Disease… Let’s Talk About It” at http://scpocconference2016.eventbrite.com . This awesome event will include the following sessions: “SICKLE CELL DISEASE…. LET’S TALK ABOUT IT” Let’s Talk: Transition and the Sickle Cell Patient Let’s Talk: Sickle Cell Disease and Depression Offers for the Sickle Cell Patient from Vocational Rehabilitation Restore Yourself with Breath… Continue Reading