A Message for Healthcare Providers: Sickle Cell Has Many Faces.

A Message for Healthcare Providers: Sickle Cell Has Many Faces.

The misunderstanding that sickle cell disease (SCD) only affects African Americans may lead to delays in treatment for some patients. It’s important for healthcare providers, community workers, policy makers, and other SCD supporters to know that SCD affects diverse groups, so that all people with SCD can be properly diagnosed and treated.