Articles tagged as: sickle cell disease
June 28, 2021
Grant Money To Study Sickle Cell Anemia
A facility that treats people affected by the blood-based disorder, sickle cell anemia -- also called sickle cell disease -- received a $50,000 grant from biotech company Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT). The Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center seeks to learn more about treatments for the disease.
Read MoreOctober 13, 2020
Local Medical Center Gets CDC Grant To Collect Sickle Cell Data
The Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center in Indianapolis has received a 3-year grant to collect data aimed at helping Hoosiers living with sickle cell anemia.
Read MoreJune 15, 2018
A Mother's 15 Year Struggle To Get Life Saving Care For Her Daughter
For years, Tamitria Jernigan took Tashea to Illinois for sickle cell treatment. A lot of families in Lake County do this because the care is better.
Read MoreJune 6, 2018
Indiana Hematologist Hits The Road To Prevent Children From Having Strokes
Doctor Emily Meier usually practices hematology at the Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center in Indianapolis. But four times a year Meier and her team drive two hours north to Lake County and host a clinic for children diagnosed with sickle cell disease.
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