Black History Month and Sickle Cell Disease
In the spirit of Black History Month, let’s set aside an epoch of reflection and engage in the celebration of Black heritage and the achievements in sickle cell disease. The month of February serves to honor the rich tapestry of Black history and culture and provides an opportunity to spotlight the health disparities and challenges experienced by the Black community,
Assessing and Treating Acute Pain in Children with Sickle Cell Disease
This resource was designed for emergency department staff and providers. In an easy to read and digestible format, it summarizes the pain management portion of a Position Statement from the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) titled “Acute complications in children with sickle cell disease: Prevention and management” (Available online here)
Medical Opioid Use to Manage Pain for Children & Youth Living with Sickle Cell Disease
Intended for display in clinical settings and designed for a patient/family/caregiver audience, this poster provides a summary of current scientific evidence about appropriate medical opioid use to manage pain for children and youth living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
Taking Charge and Raising Awareness: Sickle Cell Disease in Teens
Taking Charge and Raising Awareness: Sickle Cell Disease in Teens Millions of people throughout the world are afflicted with the hereditary illness known as sickle cell disease (SCD). Despite its widespread prevalence, there is still a very low level of knowledge about it, especially among teens. Understanding Sickle Cell Disease Sickle cell disease is an inherited condition that alters the
Sickle Cell Summit 2022
Sickle Cell Disease is the most common genetically inherited disease in Canada. It is a severe, congenital disorder of the red blood cells, affecting individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds – Mediterranean, African, Caribbean, Middle East, South America, and South Asia. More than 6000 Canadians and 3500 Ontarians are affected, and that number is increasing annually in large part due to
Addressing the Health Equity Gap in Sickle Cell Disease in Ontario
Health equity is about providing people with an equal chance of attaining their fullest health potential, including addressing the social determinants of health such as racism and poverty1. Sickle Cell Disease is the most common genetically inherited disease in Canada. It is a severe, congenital disorder of the red blood cells, affecting individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds – Mediterranean, African,
Black Health Matters
June 12, 2020- Toronto, Ontario: These last few weeks have become increasingly challenging as we saw social injustice with the tragic killing of George Floyd, Briana Taylor, and so many others; sparking global unrest and demonstrations. The unnecessary deaths triggered discussions on how much, or how little, has changed when it comes to racism, and the demonstrations that started in