345 Park Boulevard
Itasca, IL 60143
1-800-433-9016
The American Academy of Pediatrics is a great resource for both parents and health professionals. Included on the site is a detailed policy statement on how best to manage sickle cell disease called "Health Supervision for Children with Sickle Cell Disease."
3700 Koppers Street
Suite 570
Baltimore, MD 21227
1-800-421-8453
http://www.sicklecelldisease.org
This site includes information on sickle cell disease, how to cope with its complications, who is affected, and how to join in efforts to research treatments. A chat room allows you to chat online with other people interested in sickle cell disease. Information on conferences, news releases, and a newsletter allow you to stay up-to-date on the latest research efforts.
Last reviewed April 2018 by
EBSCO Medical Review Board
Last Updated: 4/11/2018