1. The University Hospital Sickle Cell Team

2.  Who We Are  Overview  What We Are Measuring  Johns Hopkins Video:  Experiences of People With Sickle Cell Disease Seeking Health Care for Pain  Discussion

3. ADULT HEMATOLOGY  George Atweh, MD  Olugbenga Olowokure, MD  Donald Rucknagel, MD  Lana Hackworth, CNP  Connette Birl, RN  Pamela Jenkins LSW,MSW Hoxworth 2 nd floor Med/Sub clinic. Monday 8:30-12:30 PRIMARY CARE  Tiffiny Diers, MD  Bari Jackson, RN  Amy Short, MHSA Hoxworth 2 nd floor Med/Peds clinic. Monday 8:30-12:00; Tuesday 1:00- 4:00; and Thursday 8:30 – 12:00.

4.  Sickle-cell disease (SCD), or sickle-cell anemia (SCA) is an autosomal recessive genetic blood disorder characterized by red blood cells that assume an abnormal, rigid, sickle shape. Sickling decreases the cells' flexibility and results in a risk of various complications.

5.  Stroke  Splenic sequestration  Avascular necrosis  Pulmonary hypertension  Renal Failure  Pulmonary embolism  Priapism  Retinopathy  Acute Chest Syndrome  Leg ulcers  Intrauterine growth retardation  Pain  Depression

9.  This video makes some strong statements  What parts do you disagree with?  What parts made sense?  What touched your heart?

10.  There is a team that meets monthly to address acute care for Sickle Cell Disease  Do you want to join us?  What other Sickle Cell Disease information would you like to know?  Let us know on your feedback form!