EMBRACE - The Expert Patient Series - REGISTRATION
Use this from to register for the HRSA EMBRACE Network Expert Patient Series with Warrior University.
Warrior University is an online, curriculum-based educational platform, powered by the patients and caregivers of the Sickle Cell Consortium. All current classes, presentations and workshops are classified into four warrior university pillars:
PILLAR 1: Disease Education (ex. The Expert Patient Series)
PILLAR 2: Community-Based Organization/Certified Community Advocate Training & Best Practices
PILLAR 3: Research, Legislation & Policy
PILLAR 4: Warrior/Caregiver Life Skills
The EMBRACE series is part of a HRSA-funded project headed by Dr. Julie Kanter and Dr. Ify Osunkwo to improve access to quality care for sickle cell warriors. These classes are based on the NHLBI guidelines for evidence based sickle cell care and are part of the Expert Patient Series of Warrior University.
Class Schedule - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 pm EST
Tues 7/2 - Hydroxyurea for treatment of adult SCD - Dr. James Eckman
Tues 7/9 - Hydroxyurea in pediatric SCD - Dr. Peter Lane
Thur 7/11 - Diagnosis and treatment of acute chest syndrome - James Eckman
Tues. 7/16 - Diagnosis and treatment of Avascular Necrosis - Dr. James Eckman
Thur. 7/18 - Chronic pulmonary complications in people with SCD - (PENDING)
Tues 7/30 -Stroke and other neurological complications in people with SCD (PENDING)
Thur. 8/1 - Healthcare maintenance for children with sickle cell disease (PENDING)