Virtual – 8th Annual Chicago Sickle Cell Summit

Learn about improving care and managing multiple diseases or medical conditions in sickle cell patients across Chicagoland at this free virtual summit for patients, caregivers and providers

Join the Sickle Cell Warriors and the Sickle Cell Consortium for the “8th Annual Chicago Sickle Cell Summit” on Zoom on Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The summit’s theme is “Double Whammy: Managing Comorbidities with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).”

Keynote speaker Kyle Jennette, PhD, MA, will discuss mental health awareness in SCD from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.

Dr. Jeannette is a clinical neuropsychologist and assistant professor of clinical psychiatry, neurology, and transplant surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine.

Sessions will also cover:

• Session 1: Neurology – 10:45 to 11:15 a.m., stroke and moya moya with Dr. Philipp Aldana
• Session 2: Heart and Lung – 11:20 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
• Session 3: Kidney, Pancreas and Spleen – 12:55 to 2:25 p.m., three speakers will cover several conditions
• Session 4: Mental Health – 2:25 to 2:55 p.m., will feature a panel discussion on comorbidities

The summit is open to people with SCD, caregivers, advocates, researchers and healthcare providers.

The registration form includes more information about the speakers and specific topics.

Register for “Double Whammy: Managing Comorbidities with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).”

Continuing medical education (CME) credit is available.