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Diseases of the Pancreas and Sickle Cell Anemia disproportionately impact individuals and families in marginalized communities.
Our
Mission
Improve the health and well-being for individuals who face certain chronic conditions specifically all diseases of the pancreas, and sickle cell disease in marginalized communities.
Our Focus
We envision a world where minorities diagnosed with diseases of the Pancreas and Sickle Cell Anemia can be fully educated and thrive despite diagnosis.
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Sickle Cell Disease
SCD occurs among about 1 out of every 365 Black or African-American births and 1 out of every 16,300 Hispanic-American births.
About 1 in 13 Black or African-American babies is born with sickle cell trait. Symptoms include pain crises and swelling of hands and feet, leg ulcers, vision problems, strokes and more.
Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatitis. Pancreatic Cancer.
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.
Diabetes Type 1 ,Type 2 and 3C.
These are ife-changing diagnoses that happen every day. Many studies suggest that environmental and socioeconomic factors have contributed to the increased risk of pancreas disease among African Americans.
Real Lives Impacted
Jenny Jones, of Chicago, IL, shares her story.
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Contact Info
Minority Health Engagement Advocates
covering most of the Chicagoland area.
Email: info@mheaonline.org
Phone: 708-270-4787