Carilion Clinic’s treatment for sickle cell disease (SCD) goes beyond an initial diagnosis. Our focus is on continuity of care as patients transition from pediatric to adult clinics, with an emphasis on disease …

Aug 13, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. It causes your red blood cells to form into a “C” shape. It can cause pain and serious complications.

Feb 21, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders. Abnormal hemoglobin is produced. Red blood cells become hard and sticky and get stuck in small blood vessels, resulting …

What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. That means it is passed down from a parent’s genes. It causes the body to make abnormal hemoglobin. Hemoglobin …

Dec 10, 2025 · Sickle cell disease — also called sickle cell anemia — is a group of inherited disorders that affect hemoglobin , the major protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Normally, red blood …

Sep 11, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a term used to describe a group of inherited blood disorders that affects the shape and function of red blood cells. SCD causes red blood cells to function …

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) actively works with legislators and regulators at both the state and federal levels to advance SCD policies.

Jun 21, 2023 · Sickle cell disorder (SCD) is a complicated condition that requires lifelong care from a team of specialists. In this article: Carilion's new adult Sickle Cell Collaborative makes …

Sep 6, 2024 · What causes sickle cell disease (SCD)? SCD is caused by a variant (change) in a gene that has instructions for your body to make one part of the hemoglobin. This changed gene is …

Find sickle cell disease-related data and statistics on prevalence, complications, and more. Find fact sheets, toolkits, infographics and more on sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. Learn the steps …