Sickle Cell Anemia

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About Sickle Cell Anemia

Although anyone can inherit the condition, sickle cell anemia occurs most often in African Americans and Hispanic Americans. People with the condition may experience sickle cell crises where irregular, or “sickled,” red blood cells block small blood vessels and stop the regular flow of blood and oxygen, causing severe pain throughout the body.

Sickle Cell Medical Home

Memorial's Sickle Cell Medical Home is a leader in treating patients, 18 and older, with sickle cell anemia. We specialize in leading-edge sickle cell treatment, research and dedicated services to meet the specific needs of pediatric sickle cell patients in Broward County. Our system of care is unique, as is our level of individualized attention.

Our Sickle Cell Medical Home can help patients manage their condition to avoid acute, painful crises and other complications of sickle cell syndromes.

Before pain becomes a problem, patients can call Monday-Friday between 8 am and 6 pm for medical help, to make an appointment for treatment, or make arrangements to go to the emergency department.

Our Services

• Compassionate care in a quiet, comfortable setting
• Prompt, aggressive treatment for acute pain crises
• Rapid treatment delivery, with the added benefit of avoiding hospital admission
• Reduced cost of care
• Reduced need for hospitalization and fewer visits to the Emergency Department
• Sickle Cell Infusion Center
• Sickle Cell Transition Program for adolescents progressing into adult care
• Simple red blood cell transfusions as well as red blood cell exchange (known as erythrocytepheresis)
• Support and advocacy groups
• Support and expertise of a highly knowledgeable staff

Location

Memorial Sickle Cell Medical Home
3700 Johnson Street
Hollywood, FL 33021

Monday-Friday
8 am – 6 pm