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Breaking Sickle Silence, A Conversation with Author James Griffin III

Breaking Sickle Silence, A Conversation with Author James Griffin III

Episode 27 · · 36:27

James Griffin III was always told that he was a good writer. He took his gifts and shared his story as a sickle cell warrior "Breaking Silence." He spoke with Mia Robinson about grow...

 Town Hall Recap at University of Maryland Capital Region Health

Town Hall Recap at University of Maryland Capital Region Health

Episode 26 · · 39:02

Episode 26 is a recap about the Town Hall meeting in PG County Maryland at the University of Maryland Capital Region on Sickle cell Disease.

To Vaccinate or Not, That is the Question

To Vaccinate or Not, That is the Question

Episode 25 · · 42:21

Dr. Lametra Scott and Lindsey Dayer are two board-certified pharmacists who discuss why people living with sickle cell disease should get vaccinated, and they dispel some vaccine myt...

My Mind, My Journey, My Healing

My Mind, My Journey, My Healing

Episode 24 · · 44:21

Episode 24 explores how Sickle Cell Warriors must also check on their mental health on a regular basis. This conversation is hosted by Dr. Marjorie Brewer and her amazing guest was P...

Finding your voice as a Young Black Male Sickle Cell Warrior

Finding your voice as a Young Black Male Sickle Cell Warrior

Episode 23 · · 50:13

DeMitrious Wyant is a patient advocate from Des Moines, Iowa, who currently resides in Orlando, Florida. He spoke with Mia Robinson about growing up with sickle cell disease.

Bonus Episode the 2022 Virtual 2nd Annual Sickle Cell Caregiver Summit

Bonus Episode the 2022 Virtual 2nd Annual Sickle Cell Caregiver Summit

Episode 22 · · 40:15

The 2022 Virtual 2nd Annual Sickle Cell Caregiver Summit is Nov 4-6, and it is dedicated to educating, providing resources, and a space for networking among sickle cell caregivers gl...

Sickle Cell Disease and Health Equity

Sickle Cell Disease and Health Equity

Episode 21 · · 50:50

Dr. Lametra Scott, is today's host. She is a board-certified pharmacist, and Michael Smith, a Cardiovascular Surgeon was her guest.

Bone Marrow Transplant: The Patient's Voice

Bone Marrow Transplant: The Patient's Voice

Episode 20 · · 41:02

Dr. Lametra Scott, a board-certified pharmacist, and Lukhan Cooper, a sickle cell patient who received a bone marrow transplant. She shared the process and her recovery experience.

Blended families and Sickle Cell Disease

Blended families and Sickle Cell Disease

Episode 19 · · 01:01:13

Episode 18's conversation touches on caregiving from a blended family perspective.

Sickle Cell and Finding the Right Mental Health Expert

Sickle Cell and Finding the Right Mental Health Expert

Episode 18 · · 01:09:28

Episode 18 explores how Sickle Cell Warriors can identify the right type of mental health expert. This conversation is hosted by Dr. Marjorie Brewer and her amazing guest Michelle Be...

Cannabis Does It Really Work in Sickle Cell Disease

Cannabis Does It Really Work in Sickle Cell Disease

Episode 17 · · 36:11

Dr. Lametra Scott, a board-certified pharmacist, and Dr. Susanna Curtis, a sickle cell specialist trained in hematology and oncology, discussed questions the sickle cell community mi...

Making Sickle Cell Disease A Priority With Tamika Smith

Making Sickle Cell Disease A Priority With Tamika Smith

Episode 16 · · 39:14

The VitaminSC3 Podcast is powered by the Sickle Cell Community Consortium. Today's show is brought to you by the Caring is Giving segment with Elle Cole. Today's conversation touches...

Coping with Sickle Cell Through Spoken Word

Coping with Sickle Cell Through Spoken Word

Episode 15 · · 44:55

CSaint joined the Creative Elixir segment to share her perspective on a life in crisis. She is humorous, honest, and an open book. Candis' personal health journey and life is an insp...

Sickle Cell Warriors, Food Heals the Body Good

Sickle Cell Warriors, Food Heals the Body Good

Episode 14 · · 01:05:58

Episode 14 explores how Sickle Cell Warriors can use food to help heal your body, a conversation with Dr. Marjorie Brewer and Dr. Carolyn Rowley.

Cannabis and the Management of Sickle Cell Disease

Cannabis and the Management of Sickle Cell Disease

Episode 13 · · 48:46

Today's episode explores THC and cannabis. Dr. Lametra Scott and Dr. Swathi Varanasi, an integrative health pharmacist and entrepreneur discuss Puff, Puff or Pass: The role of cannab...

Transitioning Young Adults With Sickle Cell

Transitioning Young Adults With Sickle Cell

Episode 12 · · 57:06

The Sickle Cell Community Consortium powers the VitaminSC3 Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by the Caring is Giving segment with Elle Cole.During this episode, I spoke with Fr...

Sickle Cell and Finding Creativity

Sickle Cell and Finding Creativity

Episode 11 · · 37:38

Today's episode is about creativity and making things by hand, such as jewelry, woodworking, doll houses, and more. Listen as Mia Interviews LaShaunta McAllister, a Sickle Cell wa...

Sickle Cell Community Movement is Medicine

Sickle Cell Community Movement is Medicine

Episode 10 · · 50:41

Kayla Gorrell is a health coach, yoga instructor, smoothie queen, and more so she and Dr. Majorie Brewer spoke about many different topics such as running, cycling, spinning, yoga, a...

Will There Be a Universal Cure for Sickle Cell Disease?

Will There Be a Universal Cure for Sickle Cell Disease?

Episode 9 · · 53:36

Today's episode is about gene therapy, stem cells, and bone marrow transplants. Dr. Scott and Dr. Kieffer provide a basic framework of sickle cell and gene therapy and how they diffe...

Caregiving for a Spouse With Sickle Cell Disease

Caregiving for a Spouse With Sickle Cell Disease

Episode 8 · · 55:05

Aniekan Uwan was the caregiver for this VitaminSC3 Episode. This episode touches on a lot of hot topics such as marriage, chronic illness, partnership, support and so much more.

(Part 2) Her Silence Speaks and Heals

(Part 2) Her Silence Speaks and Heals

Episode 7 · · 42:51

Her Silence is a published poet that was born from the trauma of complacency. Listen to this episode as Her Silence speaks to Dr. Marjorie Brewer about sickle cell, mental health, co...

Her Silence Speaks and Heals

Her Silence Speaks and Heals

Episode 6 · · 42:45

Her Silence a spoken word poet and artist speaks and heals. In today's episode we learn a Sickle Cell Warriors guide to self-care and mental wellness.

Bone Pain and Sickle Cell Disease

Bone Pain and Sickle Cell Disease

Episode 5 · · 42:34

In this episode Dr. Scott and Dr. Botchwey discuss bone pain and Sickle Cell Disease. The conversation mainly centered around understanding how osteonecrosis occurs and how researche...

A Caregiver's Perspective on Sickle Cell and a Bone Marrow Transplant

A Caregiver's Perspective on Sickle Cell and a Bone Marrow Transplant

Episode 4 · · 59:04

he Caring is Giving segment focuses on the stories of caregivers whose loved ones are living with sickle cell disease. Elle Cole spoke with special guest, Diane, the grandmother of G...

 Sickle Cell Doesn’t Stop this Make-Up Artist from Creating Angelic Faces

Sickle Cell Doesn’t Stop this Make-Up Artist from Creating Angelic Faces

Episode 3 · · 41:50

The Creative Elixir is our creative and social segment hosted by Mia Robinson. The special guest was Shaquansia Love a Licensed Esthetician/Professional Makeup artist.

Self-care is Healthcare with Dr. Marjorie Dejoie Brewer

Self-care is Healthcare with Dr. Marjorie Dejoie Brewer

Episode 2 · · 31:19

This episode introduces the Vitamin SC3 Podcast mental health segment "Self-care is healthcare." This segment will be hosted by Marjorie DeJoie-Brewer, MD.

What's Vitamin SC3? A New Sickle Cell Podcast

What's Vitamin SC3? A New Sickle Cell Podcast

Episode 1 · · 18:05

The sickle cell community now has a brand new podcast to enjoy. This episode introduces the Vitamin SC3 Podcast, its hosts and the four different themes of the show.