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Rosemary Britts

Rosemary Britts

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Join date: Dec 10, 2025

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In November 2011, Rosemary Britts founded the Sickle Cell Association after recognizing a critical gap in Missouri's healthcare landscape. As a mother whose oldest daughter was born with sickle cell disease, Rosemary witnessed firsthand the challenges families face when navigating a complex medical system without community-based support.


Missouri lacked a dedicated organization that truly understood what it meant to walk alongside families dealing with sickle cell disease. There was no place where caregivers could find wraparound support that addressed not just medical needs, but emotional, financial, and social challenges too.


From that personal journey came an organization built on lived experience, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring no family walks this path alone.

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Jul 22, 2026 ∙ 13 min
Why Education Matters More Than Awareness in Sickle Cell Care
We hear a lot about sickle cell disease these days, which is great. Awareness is definitely important, but it's not the whole story. When it comes to actually managing sickle cell and living well with it, knowing the details and understanding how things work is way more critical. Think of it like this: knowing a car has a flat tire is awareness, but knowing how to change it is education. For people with sickle cell, education is what truly helps them take control of their health and...
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Jul 22, 2026 ∙ 14 min
Navigating Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease: A Comprehensive Guide
Dealing with sickle cell disease can be a lot, and one of the treatments people often hear about is blood transfusions. It’s a way to help manage the condition, but like anything, it comes with its own set of things to think about. This guide is here to break down what you need to know about blood transfusions for sickle cell disease, covering why they're used, different types, and what to watch out for. We want to make it easier to understand so you can have more informed conversations about...
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Jul 22, 2026 ∙ 15 min
Navigating Your Health: Comprehensive Sickle Cell Patient Support Services Available
Living with sickle cell disease can feel like a lot sometimes. It's a condition that touches many parts of your life, from doctor's visits to just getting through the day. But here's the good news: there's a whole network of sickle cell patient support services out there designed to help. Think of it as building your own team and finding the right tools to manage things. We're going to look at some of the ways you can get the support you need, whether it's medical help, advice for school or...
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