Comprehensive sickle cell centers provide coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
Center Services
Sickle cell centers offer hematology care, pain management, social work, psychology, genetic counseling, patient education, and connection to support networks. Many centers participate in national research networks.
What to Look For
- Multidisciplinary team
- Pain management expertise
- Research participation
Questions to Ask
- What specialists are on your team?
- How do you manage chronic pain?
- Do you participate in SCD research?