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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, and safety.
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Hope for people with sickle cell disease

Learn more about sickle cell disease research, programs, and progress.
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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, and safety.
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The Blood Health Network is a partnership of organizations around the country working to raise awareness about blood diseases and disorders affecting Americans.
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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
Innovating Sickle Cell Disease education models
At St. Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri, a 12-year-old boy waiting in an exam room held a tablet as he scrolled through a trivia game about sickle cell disease (SCD) – an inherited blood disorder that had...