Upstate Pediatric Sickle Cell Program

Hello Warrior Families! It’s been such a pleasure to know you all through the Pediatric Sickle Cell Program. I will be moving on to my next place after tomorrow and other team members will be managing this page moving forward. I wish you all the best!

We are proud to celebrate our warriors on World Sickle Cell Day and Juneteenth!

This year, we are excited to share a special event with the American Red Cross in support of people living with sickle cell.

The American Red Cross has an initiative to better support sickle cell patients by increasing diversity in the blood supply. The more diverse the blood supply is, the better chance that there will be a good match for sickle cell patients in need of transfusions.

Below, you will see Lydia’s story, a young lady living with sickle cell who has been the recipient of blood donations.

Blood Donations a Lifeline for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease The American Red Cross has launched a national initiative to grow the number of blood donors who are Black to help patients with sickle cell disease and impr...