by Jackie Lamb | Aug 1, 2024 | News
8-year-old Gary boy battles sickle cell, will attend Saturday blood drive encouraging more minority donors By Alexandra Kukulka, Post Tribune Sherita Johnson, of Gary, said she’ll never forget receiving the call a week after her youngest child was born. With her other...
by Jackie Lamb | Jun 19, 2024 | News
by Divine Triplett, WISHTV More than 1,700 Hoosiers are living with Sickle Cell Disease, a rare blood disorder. In SCD, red blood cells become hard, sticky, and C-shaped, which can block blood flow. This can lead to organ damage, serious infections, or even stroke....
by Jackie Lamb | Jun 19, 2024 | News
by FOX59 More than 1700 Hoosiers are living with Sickle Cell Disease, a rare blood disorder where red blood cells become hard, sticky and C-shaped leading to blood flow blockages that can result in organ damage, serious infections or even stroke. This life-threatening...
by Jackie Lamb | Jun 11, 2024 | News
By Nico Pennisi (WRTV) INDIANAPOLIS — School is out in Central Indiana and many kids are heading to summer camp in the next few weeks. But a traditional camp environment may not be a good fit for children with certain medical conditions. Camp Silver Moon in North...
by Jackie Lamb | Jun 7, 2024 | News
by: Divine Triplett – WISHTV John Joseph, a junior at Decatur Central High School, lives with sickle cell disease, a condition that can be life-threatening. This summer, kids aged 7-16 with sickle cell disease from across Indiana will gather at Camp Silver...
by Jackie Lamb | Jun 6, 2024 | News
…Innovative Hematology joins us to discuss the importance of giving blood and their upcoming Minority Blood Drive that is taking place this weekend in partnership with the Corvette Club in Fort Wayne. WATCH >
