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red blood cells with sickle cell disease

What is sickle cell disease?

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder characterized by defective hemoglobin – a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the tissues of the body.

Smiling teacher kneeling beside elementary school kid desk

Adjusting to a new teacher

Now that kids are back in school and over their initial nerves, other issues may start to arise. In our house, it’s adjusting to a new teacher.