September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. #SickleCellDisease is the most commonly inherited blood disorder in the U.S. This #SickleCell Awareness Month, learn more about the disease and how it can be treated: fda.gov/consumers/mino…

To all those with a bleeding disorder, we are here for you. If you are newly diagnosed please understand that you are not alone. We have resources available to you and your family, and a wonderful community is here.

Immune Thrombo-cyto-pe-nia (ITP) is a rare autoimmune condition characterized by a low platelet count. Platelets are cells in the blood that help stop bleeding and a decrease in platelets can cause easy bruising, bleeding gums, and internal bleeding. #itp #itpawareness #pdsa

September is National Sickle Cell Month—let’s honor the warriors who turn challenges into new chapters of resilience and strength. 💪 Every battle faced is a story of courage. #SickleCellAwareness #WarriorStrong #Resilience #FSCDR #NationalSickleCellMonth #BruceFeiler

Nearly 100,000 Americans have #SickleCell disease. NIH NHLBI is proud to collaborate with federal partners to help advance treatment and improve the quality of life for people living with SCD. Read the #SickleCellAwarenessMonth The White House proclamation: bit.ly/3XgtlZx

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If you have #SickleCell disease, your doctor may recommend a blood transfusion to treat and prevent complications from SCD. Learn more: nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sickle-… #SickleCellAwarenessMonth

Become a blood donor today to help people with #SickleCell disease receive care. Use Blood Health Network partner @aabb's tool to find a location near you: aabb.org/for-donors-pat…

There are many ways to get involved this #SickleCellAwarenessMonth! Follow Blood Health Network partner Sickle Cell Consortium for activities throughout the month.

Immune thrombocytopenia (#ITP) is a type of #Platelet disorder. With ITP, your blood does not clot as it should, due to a low platelet count. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments available: bit.ly/4efWTh7

In recognition of #SickleCellAwarenessMonth, NIH NHLBI Director Dr. Gary H. Gibbons reflects on progress to improve the lives of people with #SickleCell and his vision for the future. Learn more about SCD: nhlbi.nih.gov/education/sick…

Symptoms of #SickleCell disease can vary from person to person and can change over time. #GetToKnowSickleCell and find tips to support your mental and physical health: nhlbi.nih.gov/resources/heal… #SickleCellAwarenessMonth

Looking for science-based health resources and #Research information about #BloodDiseases, disorders, donation, and safety? Follow us Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program and visit the Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program website: nhlbi.nih.gov/blood

Join us for the HHS.gov Sickle Cell Disease Summit on Sept. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building in D.C. This event will connect patients, providers, & leaders to advance sickle cell disease care and research. Register now: bit.ly/3ZxUWsj

Learn tips to support your mental and physical health in this Healthy Living With #SickleCell Disease fact sheet: nhlbi.nih.gov/resources/heal…

Are you living with #SickleCell disease? #GetToKnowSickleCell and learn how NHLBI’s Cure Sickle Cell Initiative is accelerating promising gene therapies for SCD: curesickle.org/defining-a-cure #SickleCellAwarenessMonth