Love this organization's programming! Truly addressing issues in the SCD community and not leaving anyone behind. SCANCA.INC Minority Genetic Professionals Network

I'll be watching! 👀

REGISTER NOW for the Cure Sickle Cell Now 5K Walk/Run! Only those who register by today, August 26th, are guaranteed a t-shirt!! Limited tee shirts available for those who register after August 26. HUCureSickleCellNow2024.eventbrite.com

New chapter starts today!! First game lets go!!! #AGTG #BEATCLARION

Yes Good Genes Genetic Counseling Services. I agree with the concept behind the perspective of @laurahercher, but the use of this word that, in the US is based on policy for intended, specific segregation of Black people in under-resoursed neighborhoods, is not worth the shock value it may provide.

Right here with you!

White physicians shun Medicaid patients New study shows that Black and Latino physicians are bearing a disproportionate burden caring for patients most in need, with these physicians far likelier to accept Medicaid than their white peers. Link: axios.com/2024/09/24/doc…

Sharl Azar, MD Last Week Tonight John Oliver Thanks for your advocacy on this issue Dr. Azar. During the #HHSSickleCellDiseaseSummit Social Security shared a new resource released this month titled “Sickle Cell Disease and the Social Security Disability Evaluation Process for Adults found at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-60-003…

Going through gene therapy doesn't mean one is cured from everything SCD. We need to make sure there is a safe space for these survivors to find support! Thank you, Genesis, for sharing your story! nature.com/articles/d4158… instagram.com/p/DAT37XRRCKT/…

At this month’s Chair’s Clinical Conference Howard University we continue to dissect cases and discuss best practices for caring for our pts. We took a moment to mention the #Election2024, and then to send some encouragement. Now, back to work practicing medicine.

It's Genetic Counselor Awareness Day! Visit Genetic Counselors for more info. If you're Black and interested in genetic counseling as a career, join Grace-Ann Fasaye, ScM, CGC, Erica Price, Tatiana Garrison Johnson and I at GOLDENDNA !

Celebrating GOLDEN Genetics' work to increase Black representation in #GeneticCounseling! Through mentorship, outreach, and community, GOLDEN supports 180+ mentees on their path to becoming GCs. Proud to support this mission for a more inclusive field! perspectives.nsgc.org/Article/a-gold…

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#sicklecell #sicklecellcaregiver #caregiversupport #caregiverappreciation #caregivers #scanca #blood #givebloodsaveslives #sicklecellawareness #sicklecellanemia

Love this! instagram.com/p/DDGJymhSBYQ/…

Representation matters. Traevia reflects on the importance of HBCUs in genetic counseling and the challenges of fostering diversity within the field. Explore how genetic counseling programs could shape the future for aspiring Black genetic counselors: bit.ly/4hfP8Jd

After the year that was January, we are ready to celebrate our community and our achievements in genetics! Get ready for a fantastic February! #blackgeneticcounselors #blackingenetics #blackhistorymonth

It’s “What We Do Wednesday”! #blackgeneticcounselors #blackingenetics #blackhistorymonth

Changes in the APOL1 gene can impose a 15 - 20% risk to develop chronic kidney disease. Learn more at NephCure and the American Kidney Fund, and you can find a local genetic counselor Genetic Counselors. Happy APOL1 Awareness Day! #APOL1Aware