>>New Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Program in Hampton Roads
(Norfolk, VA) -- Sentara Health and EVMS release a new plan to help those battling sickle cell disease. Thomas Cage with the story.Preview: Voicer Script:
A new comprehensive sickle cell disease program hopes to break down barriers and improve care for those with the disease. Sickle cell is more common in African Americans and can cause severe pain and infections. The program offers specialized care with specialists in internal medicine, hospital care, psych, and pain management all in one place. WTKR reports this initiative aims to provide better continuity of care and address local health disparities in the region.