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For children living with sickle cell disease, a pain crisis can strike anywhere in the body and may lead to a trip to the emergency department.
In this Health Matters story, Elijah Bonnaig and his mother, Cimarron, share what these painful episodes are like for their family. Heather Masse, a nurse practitioner in pediatric hematology and oncology, explains how sickle cell disease affects blood flow and discusses treatments that may help reduce pain crises. Rachel Julien, a certified child life specialist, also shares how distraction and guided imagery can support children during treatment.
Learn how Lee Health’s Sickle Cell Action Plan helps children and families manage the condition with compassionate, coordinated care.
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