Comprehensive Care for Sickle Cell and Hemoglobin Disorders
The Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is a national leader in caring for children with sickle cell disease, thalassemia and other hemoglobin disorders. We work closely with families to help their children thrive in the midst of health challenges.
The Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center is large enough to offer exceptional patient care and research, yet small enough for us to get to know children and families and meet their specific needs. Our team of physicians, nurses and other health professionals currently care for over 300 patients. They provide comprehensive care, psychological support, social services, education and counseling.
Our partnerships with national research organizations, including the National Institutes of Health, provides patients with access to the latest innovative therapies.
Comprehensive Support
A chronic illness, such as sickle cell disease, presents many challenges for patients and their families. That is why we provide a number of supportive services, including a monthly parent support group, assistance with school issues, a summer camp for patients who are 7 to 12 years old and many more.
Our multidisciplinary team plays an important role by helping patients and families understand their medical condition and by guiding them to helpful community resources.
The Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center program director, Clinton Joiner, MD, PhD, has dedicated his career to caring for children with sickle cell disease and other hemoglobin disorders.
