Healthy living with sickle cell disease
People with sickle cell disease can live full lives. The Centers for Disease Control recommends these tips to help you stay as healthy as possible.
- Find the best medical care
- Get regular check-ups
- Prevent infections
- Learn healthy habits
- Look for clinical studies
- Get support
VCU Health support groups
Often, the best support is right in your community. We offer:
- Transition Support Group – open to patients ages 14 to 25 as they move from our pediatric to adult clinics
- Monthly support groups
Additional sickle cell resources
The Centers for Disease Control offers materials to help you with sickle cell at every stage:
- What you should know about sickle cell disease
- Get screened to know your sickle cell status
- What you should know about sickle cell trait
- Get screened for sickle cell trait
- Tips for supporting students with sickle cell disease
- Living well with sickle cell disease: Self-care toolkit
- 9 tips to living well with SCD in college
- What you should know about sickle cell disease and pregnancy
- Emergency guide: When to see a doctor
- Data and statistics on sickle cell disease in the United States