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The Uriel Owens Chapter is dedicated to supporting families in the greater Kansas City area that are dealing with sickle cell disease.
444 Minnesota Ave ste 300 KCK
Joined April 2013
🎨 Hertz Nazaire turned pain into purpose. Despite battling #sicklecell, he created powerful art to express the Warrior experience. His legacy now travels through The Nod to Naz exhibit, inspiring many. ✊🏾 This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor his impact! #SickleCellMidwest #BHM
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RT @globalscdorgs: 15 potential complications that people with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) may face in their lifetime: #GASCDO #caregiving #…
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RT @UABSickleCell: Love should never hurt. Let's raise awareness about teen dating violence and support healthy relationships. 💜 #TDVAM #T…
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RT @cvoiceKC: This year, the U.S. winter virus season is in full force, with flu infections seeing peak numbers since 2010! Do you usually…
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RT @KCMOHealthDept: The Kansas City Health Department will provide free tuberculosis (TB) testing for those identified as having contact wi…
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RT @TackleSickle: It's very vital that you get screened for sickle cell to know your status. The best time to do it is now.
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🩸Dr. Charles Drew, the “Father of the Blood Bank,” revolutionized medicine w/his blood plasma storage research. His work saved countless lives & continues to impact SCD Warriors 2day. ✊🏾This #BlackHistoryMonth we honor his lasting legacy! #SickleCellMidwest #UniteUpliftCelebrate
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RT @sicklekentucky2: In person you will receive a lunch and a chance to win foot prizes by answering questions about sickle cell. https://t…
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✊🏾 This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor Victoria Gray, a trailblazer in #SickleCell research! 🧬 As the first SCD patient to undergo CRISPR gene-editing therapy, she made history & paved the way for groundbreaking treatments. Her courage brings hope for a cure! #SickleCellMidwest
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor Dr. Charles F. Whitten, a champion for the sickle cell community. He pioneered newborn screening & co-founded @SCDAAorg, ensuring better care for those with SCD. His impact lives on!🕯️ #SickleCellMidwest #BHM
#UniteUpliftCelebrate #SickleCell
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RT @BioNexusKC: Thank you, @ChildrensMercy, for your commitment to advancing life sciences in Kansas City. Your leadership in healthcare an…
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“There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” – Amanda Gorman This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor African Americans who’ve shaped history, especially those championing #sicklecellawareness & research. Their light shines on! #UEO
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RT @akshatdoctor: Bleeding disorder in women need - 1. Higher index of suspicion 2. Early &accurate diagnosis 3. Access to treatment 4. R…
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RT @akshatdoctor: Dymanics of healthcare enterprise and patient support. The broken link. @ASH_hematology @SCDAAo…
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👋Meet Kevin Wake—#SickleCell Warrior, Patient Advocate & CBO President! He’s survived 4 strokes & relies on lifesaving blood transfusions monthly. 🩸As #NationalBloodDonorMonth ends, remember—#BloodDonation is a lifeline! Donate: #SickleCellMidwest #NBDM
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🩸January is #NationalBloodDonorMonth! Give the gift of life—your donation could be the reason someone sees another tomorrow. Join us today. Donate at or #SickleCell #GiveBlood #SickleCellMidwest #NBDM
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🚨PART 1 Is TOMORROW!🚨 Sickle Cell Warriors & Caregivers—this is your LAST CHANCE to register for our FREE Patient Advocacy Workshop! 📅 Sat, Jan 25 ⏰12 PM CT / 1 PM ET 🏠 Attend in-person (KY) or virtually! 🎟️ Register NOW: #SickleCell #Empowerment
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RT @SCDAAorg: Did you know? African American donors are especially important to maintaining a stable blood supply for sickle cell warriors…
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RT @SCCConsortium: 🌟 Save the Date! 🌟 📢 Virtual Sickle Cell Disease Policy Forum 2025 🗓 March 11–12 We’re partnering with Sick Cells to bri…
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