The Human Experience of Disease with Special Emphasis on Sickle Cell Anemia. Beyond the diagnosis is a life. Beyond the statistics is a story. Join us for an honest, compassionate conversation about the real lives behind disease.

This event is open to the public including students, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, educators and allies. We also invite organizations to market your services at a table.

Breakout Discussions

Three Words Ten Seconds

Dr. Perry Buffington, Principal Lecturer
Department of Psychology
University of Georgia

The Sick Role Ends

Dr. Matt Peach, Lecturer
Department of Sociology
University of Georgia

The Crisis Before the Crisis: Sickle Cell Through a Public Health Lens

Dr. Kimberly Williams, Lecturer
Department of Nursing & Health Science
Gordon State College

Sickle Cell: Bringing Professional Perspective to a Painful Experience

Dr. Samantha Bishop, Dean
Nursing, Health & STEM
Gordon State College

Caitlin Chapman, Assistant Professor
Department of Nursing & Health Science
Gordon State College

Location

Student Learning Center, University of Georgia Griffin Campus

Presented by

• University of Georgia Griffin Campus
• American Red Cross
• Gordon State College