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About the Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program

A national health education program that brings greater visibility to blood diseases, disorders, donation, and safety.
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Blood Donation: Motivators and Barriers

This focus group report explores motivators & barriers to donating blood among Black or African American donors & non-donors ages 18 to 50.
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Blood Health Videos

Watch these videos to learn about blood diseases and disorders and tips for managing them.

Blood Disease & Disorders Resources

The Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program offers resources for health and community professionals to educate patients, their caregivers, and the public about blood diseases, blood disorders, blood donation and safety.
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Join the Blood Health Network

The Blood Health Network is a partnership of organizations around the country working to raise awareness about blood diseases and disorders affecting Americans.
Learn more about the Blood Health Network
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Today’s Faces of Sickle Cell Disease

Read inspiring stories of people living with sickle cell disease, their loved ones, clinicians, and the researchers whose work offers hope for a cure.
Meet these inspiring faces of sickle cell disease
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Cure Sickle Cell initiative (CureSCi)

See how NHLBI-led research is paving the way to a cure for sickle cell disease.
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Blood Disorders and Blood Safety

The NHLBI is a global leader in blood-related research. Learn about NHLBI-supported research on blood disorders, including sickle cell disease, blood safety, transfusion medicine, and more.
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Sickle Cell and other clinical trials

Find out if you or someone you love is eligible to participate in an NHLBI clinical trial for sickle cell disease.
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COVID-19 and the Blood

Learn how COVID-19 affect the blood.