SAN ANTONIO - A local institution is holding a free, public event to hold a conversation on Sickle Cell Disease.On Saturday, Sept. 14, South Texas Blood and Tis
South Texas Blood and Tissue is hosting a free, public event on September 14th, discussing the disease and it's impacts on black communities. On Saturday, Sept. 14, South Texas Blood and Tissue will host a free event with DreamVoice to hold a community discussion on the disease at the Barbra Jordan Community Center.
Sickle Cell can leave patients with bouts of excruciating, stabbing pains throughout the night and day.
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