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May marks Stroke Awareness Month. To commemorate it, a Kokomo family shares their story of a pediatric stroke.

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...

Ascension Health Patient Message

Dear Patients, As you may be aware, a cyber-attack that has impacted Ascension facilities, including the 86th Street location and other associated sites across the region and state. We are not affected by this incident but are providing guidance as many of our...

March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

By: Divine Triplett The Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center stands as the state’s sole federally recognized facility dedicated to addressing hemophilia and thrombosis. Operating as a nonprofit entity in Indianapolis, it extends its services to patients across...

Kokomo Boy Diagnosed with Hemophilia

By: Fox59 WATCH: Griffin was diagnosed with hemophilia shortly after his birth. Learn what Dr. Charles Nakar, IHTC pediatric hematologist, Griffin, and his father have to share about the diagnosis process and living with hemophilia.

Hoosiers unite for Sickle Cell Advocacy Day

By: Jade Jackson Hoosiers from across the state gathered at the Indiana State Capitol to encourage lawmakers to consider the needs of Hoosiers living with sickle cell disease. The rare inherited blood disorder occurs when red blood cells become hard, sticky and...

Advocates raising awareness of sickle cell disease

By: Ryan Trares The spikes of severe pain seemed neverending. Lena Harvey has lived with sickle cell disease throughout her entire life. The 39-year-old Indianapolis resident has suffered through the constant fatigue, the sores, and most frequently the pain that the...