We made history together tonight and raised over $1.5 million in just 3 hrs!
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#WinWithBlackWomen#OneVoiceOneFight
#SickleCellAwarenessMonth Day 4
Even if you feel well on the outside, sickle cell slowly causes damage to all organs
For severe forms (HbSS, HbS/Beta-0-thal), early and consistent disease modifying therapy is critical to PREVENT problems instead of waiting for them (too late)
The NIH has awarded a five-year, $7.7-million grant to a project I am leading on investigating barriers to #accesstocare for #sicklecelldisease care. I am thrilled to be part of these efforts. #uabmedicine https://t.co/ifwk3Z75i8
If a #SickleCell (or any) patient reports 10/10 pain, it’s 10/10 pain.
Documentation or verbal report should never say “patient reports 10/10 pain BUT…”
There is no BUT, treat the pain.
I read and hear this all too often and it results in inadequate pain management