Join the Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program in bringing greater awareness to sickle cell disease. Share the resources below to help people Get to Know Sickle Cell, including common symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and managed, and advancements in research and treatment options. You can also find real stories of people affected by sickle cell disease.
Read the Proclamation on National Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2024.
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Patient Fact Sheets
Find tips for managing and living with sickle cell disease, as well as information about treatments that you can discuss with your healthcare team.
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Social Media Resources
Use these resources on social media and tag us. Don’t forget to use #SickleCellAwarenessMonth and #GetToKnowSickleCell
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Virtual Meeting Backgrounds
Download and save these backgrounds to use in virtual meetings during Sickle Cell Awareness Month and beyond.
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Drop-in Articles
Copy and paste these bilingual articles into your newsletters, bulletins, blogs, website, or share with local media.
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Honoring 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.
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Sickle Cell Disease Clinical Trials
Learn about clinical trials and find out whether you or a loved one is eligible to participate. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/research/clinical-trials/how-studies-work
Other Sickle Cell Disease Resources
Understanding sickle cell disease — Learn more about sickle cell disease, including symptoms, treatments, and lifestyle tips.
Cure Sickle Cell Initiative — See how NHLBI-led research is paving the way for sickle cell disease cures.
Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Project — Find sickle cell disease gene therapy education resources.
Blood Health Network — Find additional resources from Blood Health Network partners.