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By Reyna Revelle | WISHTV INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A 42-year-old man has made history as the first person in Indiana to undergo gene therapy for hemophilia B. Doctors say it’s a medical breakthrough in the state. Hemophilia B is a rare genetic disorder that affects 1 in 20,000 males, preventing normal blood clotting. For Lyle Yoder, […]
Drawing more doctors to rare, specialized care
Like most industries, healthcare is experiencing a shortage of specialized doctors. In the hematology/oncology specialization, many physicians choose the more common of the two, oncology. Doctors who are trained in both also tend to be mostly exposed to oncology work...
Advocating for your health at school
Johnathan Sosbe is a senior at Athens Academy in Crawfordsville, and on the outside he seems like your typical teen. But he’s living with the life-threatening rare blood disease, hemophilia. Johnathan and Mary Brunkhart, a career counselor with innovative hematology, joined Angela in the studio to share some advice for other students facing medical conditions that may affect their schooling.
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 children, Johnson said she received a letter from the hospital stating that they have sickle cell trait....
Living with Sickle Cell Disease in Indiana
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....
Spreading Awareness on World Sickle Cell Day June 19
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...
Camp Silver Moon provides space for children with sickle cell disease to thrive
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...
Camp Silver Moon: Helping kids with sickle cell disease
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 Moon at...
Innovative Hematology – Fort Wayne Minority Blood Drive
...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 >
Introducing Innovative Hematology
In the interest of making all our patients feel welcome, Drs. Amy Shapiro and Anne Greist are proud to share the news of the creation of IHTC’s new parent organization, Innovative Hematology.
Ascension Health Sickle Cell Patient Message
You may have seen in the news that Ascension hospitals have suffered a cyber attack. In order for you to be able to receive the best care for your sickle cell disease, we are asking that if time allows, please call IHTC prior to presenting to the emergency department...