Parents Guide to Sickle Cell Diagnosis in Children
Show: Weekly Dose of Wellness
In this podcast, Leigh Hunter, RN, will talk about pediatric diagnoses of Sickle Cell Disease and how parents can navigate their child’s diagnosis. She will cover understanding the condition, managing symptoms, treatment options, and how to support a child’s overall well-being with this condition.

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