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About the Blood Diseases and Disorders Education Program

A national health education program that brings greater visibility to blood diseases, disorders, donation, and safety.
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Sickle cell disease awareness

Find resources to help you raise awareness about the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S.!
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Donate Blood. Save Lives.

About every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Learn how you can make a lifesaving difference by donating blood.

Blood Disease and Disorders Resources

The Blood Diseases and Disorders Education Program offers resources for health and community professionals to educate patients, their caregivers, and the public about blood diseases, blood disorders, blood donation and safety.
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Join the Blood Health Network

The Blood Health Network is a partnership of organizations around the country working to raise awareness about blood diseases and disorders affecting Americans.
Learn more about the Blood Health Network
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Today’s Faces of Sickle Cell Disease

Read inspiring stories of people living with sickle cell disease, their loved ones, clinicians, and the researchers whose work offers hope for a cure.
Meet these inspiring faces of sickle cell disease
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Cure Sickle Cell initiative (CureSCi)

See how NHLBI-led research is paving the way to a cure for sickle cell disease.
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Blood Disorders and Blood Safety

The NHLBI is a global leader in blood-related research. Learn about NHLBI-supported research on blood disorders, including sickle cell disease, blood safety, transfusion medicine, and more.
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Sickle Cell and other clinical trials

Find out if you or someone you love is eligible to participate in an NHLBI clinical trial for sickle cell disease.
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Research Feature
Researchers study a new way to treat sickle cell disease
Activating a protein in red blood cells may improve anemia and alleviate acute episodes of severe pain for people living with sickle cell disease Swee Lay Thein, M.B., D.Sc., a senior investigator and chief of...