Get Your Life: Breaking the Silence on Sickle Cell Disease| LaWanda Brag-Smith & Earnestine Thompson

On this episode of Get Your Life, host Dr. Carolyn Edwards welcomes LaWanda Brag-Smith and Earnestine Thompson for an important conversation titled "Breaking the Silence on Sickle Cell Disease."

Together, they discuss the realities of living with sickle cell disease, the importance of education and early awareness, and the need for greater advocacy and support for individuals and families affected by this condition. Through personal insights and meaningful dialogue, this episode shines a light on the challenges, resilience, and hope within the sickle cell community.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Raising awareness about sickle cell disease
• The impact of sickle cell on individuals and families
• Dispelling common myths and misconceptions