The participants of the group range from parents of toddlers to adult patients. The group shares experience, understanding and compassion with each other. Sometimes we invite speakers to discuss a particular topic, or have a general discussion within the group. The average size of the group is about 15 people. I contact the parents of children under the age of five to schedule clinic appointments.
Many parents are compliant with bringing their child to clinic.
It is important for the parent to contact our office, if any of these reasons prevents her child from receiving medical care. It is particularly essential that children under five receive proper treatment because of the risk of infections and other complications. I coordinate camp for children ages 6-16 for the Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island Sickle Cell Hospital programs. There is an infirmary at both camps with 24-hour medical coverage. I accompany the children for one week at each camp.