Pediatric Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program at Augusta University

If God only used perfect people, nothing would get done

Happy Tuesday! Advocacy is important. It’s considerably more powerful when the patient stands. Read and sign this petition for a new ER diversion tool for patients living with sickle cell disease.

Sign the Petition Implement NIH guidelines for hospitals when managing sickle cell crisis in Emergency rooms

Patient Ambassador, Amara McNair & Mother: Casey McNair with Dr. Badamosi

The Children's Hospital of Georgia Ambassador Program serves as a vehicle to create awareness of and support for our hospital. Every family we serve has a story, and our Ambassador Program is compiled of families who want to share about the positive experience and unmatched care they received while here. Ambassadors provide stories of hope to families who are in the midst of similar challenges and of comfort to families who never know when they might need our incredible caregivers. As every story reveals just how vital the Children’s Hospital of Georgia is to our community and beyond, their stories also provide an inspiration that leads to a motivation to support.

As a not-for-profit hospital, the financial support of our community is necessary for us to continue to provide the best care and to provide our healthcare team the tools needed to support that care. Whether it is sharing their story with us for social media, a partner visit, a campaign kick-off event, or our annual iHeartMedia Cares for Kids Radiothon, our ambassador families make a powerful difference every time they share about their experience at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.

It was an amazing month of celebrations for our patients, family, members, faculty/ staff! Thank you for making this COVID-19 friendly Sickle Cell Awareness month possible. A Special Thank you! goes to the following community partners:
Georgia Cancer Center : pictures & awareness efforts
Party N Dollar : Donating the balloon Arch
Chick-fil-A Washington Road: Lunch for patients on Monday
Chick-fil-A Mullins Crossing: Lunch for our patients & families on Wednesday
The Honey Baked Ham Company : For Staff, Faculty & Volunteer Lunches

time with the New Chief of Pediatric Hem/ Onc, Dr. Amir Mian. He looks forward to serving and celebrating our patients in multiple capacities.

We are winding up a month long of celebration! Can't wait for Wednesday! Stay Tuned!

Take a look at our pajama day in the sickle cell clinic- 09-22-2021

It is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. We want to do our best to flood your timeline. With it being a disease that doesn't effect the global majority, not many in predominate European countries are aware of sickle cell disease. Not to mention all the various treatments, medications, appointments, and preventative measures medical teams take as standard of care.

Click below to see a day in the life of a mini, but powerful sickle cell warrior:

Watch this reel by thelisasykes on Instagram 129 Likes, 41 Comments - FL📍| Lifestyle Blogger 🇭🇹 () on Instagram: “A day in the life… As much as I try to live a normal life and move like I’m ok, the truth is that…”

Happy Sickle Cell Awareness Month, to our patients and family members!

Follow the link to see ways to love and celebrate yourself during this month:
https://sickle-cell.com/spotlight/awareness-month-2021?fbclid=IwAR0b9oWwOhBFGnaeDAzuZTiCqxO7NexacC8baZE2R1LPqUsDVc6REyHAOfE&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=organic

P.S Watch out for: fun reminders coming soon and some new additions coming to our clinic this month.