Language: English
Language: English
The Cayenne Wellness Center’s Annual Sickle Cell Disease Educational Summit is a four-day event dedicated to increasing awareness and education about sickle cell disease and trait. Designed for healthcare professionals, educators, social workers, students, individuals with sickle cell disease, families, and the broader community, this summit features lectures, discussions, and insights into current and future treatment approaches to enhance understanding and improve care.
The 17th Annual Hybrid Sickle Cell Disease Educational Summit, themed “Let’s Talk About Pain: The Seen and Unseen,” offers a dynamic and engaging agenda:
Day 1: FDA-approved therapies, emerging treatments, and curative options.
Day 2: Advocacy, emergency room experiences, incarcerated care, nurse training, sickle cell trait education, newborn screening, and a Celebration of Life ceremony.
Day 3: Keynote speaker sessions, tributes to distinguished leaders, and specialized tracks for nurses, patients, and psychosocial considerations.
Day 4: Additional keynote sessions, plus the choice between Patient-Focused and Physician-Focused tracks, addressing both lived experiences and medical advancements in sickle cell disease care.
With over 1,000 virtual attendees and approximately 200 in-person participants expected in San Jose, CA, the summit provides a unique opportunity for education, empowerment, and community-building. Whether you’re a longtime attendee or joining for the first time, the 17th Annual SCD Educational Summit offers an unparalleled platform for learning and collaboration.
Summit Highlights:
✅ Tribute to Our Golden Warriors – Honoring individuals 70 years and older living with sickle cell disease.
✅ Incredible Cutting Edge Sessions on Pain
✅ Patient-Focused Track
✅ Physician-Focused Track
✅ Benefit Concert & Awards Ceremony
✅ And much more!
Join us for an inspiring and educational experience as we come together to advance sickle cell awareness and advocacy.
