APSCA Harford, Cecil, and Eastern Shore

01/20/2026

AAPSCA Harford, Cecil, and Eastern ShoreImportant update: Congressional leaders have announced a FY 2026 funding deal that would keep federal sickle cell programs at their current levels and reauthorize the HRSA Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Demonstration Program. This is NOT final—Congress must still pass the package and the President must sign it by January 30 to avoid a shutdown.
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As a proud member of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA), our organization is actively advocating to protect these programs and push for the stronger investments our community deserves.

Here is how you can help today:
- Call or email your U.S. Representative and both U.S. Senators and urge them to support full funding for sickle cell programs in the FY 2026 package.
- Share this post so more sickle cell warriors and allies know what is at stake.
- Comment “I’m in” if you are willing to take action, and we will follow up with scripts and contact info.

Let’s raise our voices together so every sickle cell warrior is seen, heard, and fully supported. [grants.hrsa]
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Drop a “💪🏾” or “I took action” in the comments after you reach out to your elected officials, and let’s show how powerful our community truly is.

01/13/2026

GeorgeAnna Tillman, one-third of the Marvelettes, lived with both sickle cell disease and lupus. She was forced to retire from singing or told she would pass. So instead of Motown helping her with her health issues they gave her a secretary position. She passed away at the age of 35. Just one month shy of 36. One of the first to commandeer a hit record for the Motown label.



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01/05/2026

Medicaid changes are coming. Preparation matters.
APSCA INC is sharing steps sickle cell warriors can take now to help protect their coverage. Save & share ❤️
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11/24/2025

11/24/2025

Picking up holiday cheer for the warriors!!!

10/23/2025

I gained 61 followers, created 15 posts and received 2 reactions in the past 90 days! Thank you all for your continued support. I could not have done it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

10/18/2025

Prevalence in treatment patterns, and complications in Medicaid insured patients.

10/18/2025

Today is the last day and it will not disappoint! Today’s highlights include our next SCDAA SCD Masterclass “Sickle Cell in the Media: Scene and Heard” will be hosted by Agios Cheat Codes at 10:15 a.m. Starting at 11:20 a.m. Global Warriors: Achieving Solidarity Across the Globe will bring together the global perspectives of warriors from around the world. Our closing ceremony begins at 2:05 p.m. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 53rd Annual National Convention!

10/17/2025

Plenary Session V: Clarice Reid, MD Lecture: The Pivotal Impact of Newborn Screening on Sickle Cell Disease

10/17/2025

It's day two, and we are excited to share another day of inspirational and educational programming. Highlights today include our Clinical Trial Summit at 9 a.m., plenary sessions at 1:15 p.m. and 2:05 p.m. The SCD CARES Consortium will share news about what is in the pipeline at 3 p.m., and we will dance the night away at our gala beginning at 7:30 p.m.

10/17/2025

10/14/2025

We are off to the Chi!!!

Our 53rd Annual National Convention is almost here! Join us October 15-18 in Rosemont, Illinois, for the Clarice D. Reid, MD, Lecture, “The Pivotal Impact of Newborn Screening on Sickle Cell Disease,” presented by Wanda Whitten-Shurney, M.D.

Dr. Whitten-Shurney has provided care for children living with sickle cell disease at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan for over 30 years. She currently serves as the CEO and Medical Director of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter and as medical advisor for the Sickle Cell Reproductive Health Education Directive (SC RED). We look forward to hearing Dr. Whitten-Shurney, M.D., speak at this year’s convention!

Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/SCDAA-2025-Convention