Google
Trusted Resources: People & Places
Healthcare providers, researchers, and advocates
Sickle cell disease affects many families. In fact, approximately one in every 365 African American children and one in every 16,300 Hispanic-American children will be diagnosed with sickle cell disease, making it the most commonly diagnosed disease in newborn screenings. Treating nearly 1,400 children a year, Children’s National is among the largest sickle cell programs in the country. They offer an array of services designed to meet all of your child’s health needs, with special focus on his or her safety and comfort.
From dedicated pain clinics for older children to specialized infant sickle cell care, Children’s National delivers care and support to provide a sense of well-being and normalcy to children and their families.
+myBinderRelated Content
-
Stephen Craig Nelson, MDDr. Stephen Nelson completed his Board C...
-
Johnson Haynes, MDJohnson Haynes is the Director at Compre...
-
Severe Blood Shortage Due To Coronavirus OutbreakThe American Red Cross now faces a sever...
-
Risk Factors Associated With Increased Emergency Department Utilization in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease: A Syst...Sickle cell disease (SCD), a genetic dis...
-
Foundation For Sickle Cell Disease ResearchThe Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease R...
-
Fondation Pierre FabreRecognized as a public utility since 199...
-
Celebrating Nurses’ WeekNurses’ week takes place between Thurs...
