My sickle cell warrior
My daughter has sickle cell disease. This is how she has changed my life.
Sickle Cell Disease
Children’s Minnesota announces new Sickle Cell program leadership
Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce that Dr. Stephanie Fritch Lilla has accepted the role of medical director of the sickle cell program.
On their side: an advocate for kids with sickle cell disease
Caring for kids is about more than treating their illness or condition—it’s about also caring for the whole family. That’s why family support services for children and families coping with sickle cell disease are a fundamental component of the Hemoglobinopathy and Sickle Cell Program at Children’s Minnesota.
Children’s Minnesota fundraiser supports kids fighting cancer and blood disorders
Children’s Minnesota is partnering with more than 30 local businesses during September for the Shine Bright for Cancer Kids campaign, the health care system’s annual fundraiser for its cancer and blood disorders program.
Hope for Mikayla and other kids living with sickle cell disease
Mikayla has been in the hospital more than 100 times. And she’s only 13. Born with sickle cell disease, a disease that primarily affects people of African descent, Mikayla endures severe pain, infections and even strokes.
Children’s Minnesota announces new Sickle Cell Program Medical Director
Children’s Minnesota is thrilled to announce that Derrick L. Goubeaux, DO, will step into the role of Sickle Cell Program Medical Director, following Dr. Stephen Nelson, who retired in early 2021.
Sickle cell disease and leukemia: One family’s resilience through them both
It’s difficult enough learning about one medical diagnosis for a child, but for the Hardy family, their youngest two daughters were diagnosed with two different illnesses within the same month. Read about their resilience on their journey with sickle cell disease and leukemia.
September: Sickle Cell Awareness Month
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Did you know? Children’s Minnesota Hemoglobinopathy and Sickle Cell Program is a nationally recognized program. We’re sharing more about sickle cell disease to help shine a light on this disease.
Children’s Minnesota is Shining a Light on Sickle Cell disease
Children's Minnesota is recognizing the 10th annual World Sickle Cell Awareness Day.
Dr. Stephen Nelson and Ray Blaylark speak at the Minnesota Sickle Cell Coalition
Dr. Stephen Nelson, medical director of the vascular anomalies center at Children’s Minnesota, and Ray Blaylark, sickle cell patient health advocate, attended the Minnesota Sickle Cell Coalition to speak on racial disparities in sickle cell disease and the need for people of color on patient care teams.