To honour Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the RBCD Hub partnered with UHN Patient Education and Engagement to deliver a Health Talk on Sickle Cell Disease.

The RBCD Hub is excited to partner with UHN’s Patient Education and Engagement to deliver a Health Talk on Sickle Cell Disease!

On June 15, 2023, UHN’s RBCD clinic hosted the fourth session of the Wholistic Health Series with Mindfulness Advocate, Reena Ruparelia. This session explored how to mindfulness meditation practices and its benefits for people with Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, and other Red Blood Cell Disorders.

June 19th is Sickle Cell Awareness Day – a day dedicated to increase knowledge and awareness of Sickle Cell Disease as well as to provide support for impacted people.

On June 1, 2023, UHN’s RBCD clinic hosted the third session of the Wholistic Health Series with Certified Health Coach, Aisha Saintiche. This session explored how to take ownership of mental health and wellness, including five steps to take to support mental wellness as well as creating a personal mission to guide our lives.

While Sickle Cell Disease is primarily known as a physical condition, it can have a significant toll on a person's mental well-being. Studies have revealed that Sickle Cell Disease can trigger a range of mental symptoms such as anxiety, depression, poor nutrition, and stress. The chronic nature of the illness and the recurring episodes of pain and physical limitations can be stressful.

On May 18, 2023, UHN’s RBCD clinic hosted the second session of the Wholistic Health Series with Certified Health Coach, Aisha Saintiche. This session explored Intersectionality and Mental Health, including how Anti-Black Racism, Racism, Ableism, and health-related stigma impacts mental health and wellbeing for people with Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, and other Red Blood Cell Disorders.

On May 4, 2023, UHN’s RBCD clinic kicked off our Wholistic Health Series with Certified Health Coach, Aisha Saintiche. This session explored mental health and why it matters for people with Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, and other Red Blood Cell Disorders.

May 8th is Thalassemia Awareness Day – a day dedicated to increase knowledge and awareness of Thalassemia as well as to provide support for impacted peoples.

As a child, I learnt ways to drown out the noise on the outside by managing the noise on the inside. Pain never showed on my face.

It is Tiana’s 6-month follow-up appointment. She is sitting in the clinic room, looking around on the wall. Tiana notices research studies, the computer on the desk, and the medical equipment around her. As Tiana takes in the clinic, she begins to gather her thoughts about her health from the past six months to share with her doctor.

A Business Developer, Registered Nurse, MBA candidate, and Board Trustee of the Thalassemia Foundation – Shirin is always on the go! We caught up with Shirin and asked about her top five things to do during transfusion.

The University Health Network's Red Blood Cell Disorders Clinic is inviting patients, families, and caregivers impacted by Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, and other Red Blood Disorders to join us for a FREE Five-Part Wholistic Health Series.

The Patient Relations Department at the University Health Network helps to support patients and families through their health care experiences by addressing questions, complaints, suggestions, and compliments…