Savannah Sickle Cell Association Offers Free Training and Testing

Medical providers and students to collaborate on specialized sickle cell education.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:10pm

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A vibrant neon outline of a human heart, glowing against a dark background and pulsing with energy, conceptually representing the vital importance of sickle cell education and awareness.A free training event aims to equip Savannah's medical community with the latest knowledge on diagnosing and treating sickle cell disease.Savannah Today

The Sickle Cell Association of Savannah, Inc. is hosting a free training and testing event at the Medical College of Georgia-Savannah Campus. The event aims to educate medical providers and students on sickle cell disease, which affects over 100,000 people in the U.S. and 7.7 million globally, primarily impacting individuals of African, Hispanic, or Mediterranean descent.

Why it matters

Sickle cell disease is a serious and chronic condition that requires specialized medical care. By providing free training and testing, the Savannah association hopes to increase awareness and improve access to quality care for those affected by sickle cell in the local community.

The details

The training and testing event is a collaboration between the Sickle Cell Association of Savannah, Inc., the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, medical providers, and medical students. The goal is to educate attendees on the latest advancements in sickle cell diagnosis and treatment.

  • The event is taking place today, April 3, 2026.

The players

Sickle Cell Association of Savannah, Inc.

A local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease in the Savannah area.

Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia

A statewide non-profit that works to improve the quality of life for those living with sickle cell disease through education, advocacy, and research.

Angela Sheppard

President of the Sickle Cell Association of Savannah, Inc.

Bronaugh Bridges

Representative from the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia.

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The takeaway

This event highlights the ongoing efforts by local organizations to raise awareness and improve access to quality care for those affected by sickle cell disease in the Savannah community.