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Sickle Cell Disease Transition Program at Howard University

by | Aug 27, 2014 | 2014-09-01, Announcements

Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease, (HUCSCD) has initiated a transition program for sickle cell disease patients, ages 13-21 years. This is based on the need for adequate transition of sickle cell disease patients to adult care. The Adult Transition...

Protect the Next Generation: Recommend the HPV Vaccine – A Video Commentary from CDC Director, Dr. Tom Frieden

by | Aug 20, 2014 | 2014-09-01, Hot Topics

In this video commentary from the CDC, Dr. Tom Frieden, CDC Director, asks pediatric and family medicine clinicians to recommend and administer HPV vaccine as the same time as Tdap and meningococcal vaccine. This strong, bundled recommendation can reduce missed...
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