Sickle Cell Association of the National Capital Area, Inc.

SCANCA INC.

P.O. Box 41479,
Washington, DC 20018-08792
(202) 271-5733
CFC# 57433 www.scancainc.org email@scancainc.org

Pain, Myths, Stigma and Facts
 
Speakers

-Jim Wang, Ph.D.  University of Illinois at Chicago,

-Kalpna Gupta, Ph.D., University of Minnesota,

-Helen Turner, DNP. RN-BC, PCNS-BC, FAAN, Oregon Health & Science University

-Shawn Bediako, Ph.D., University of Maryland, Baltimore County

will speak at Roland B. Scott memorial symposium on Tuesday, May 7 2013 at 12:00pm-5:00PM in Howard University Hospital basement auditorium 2401 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC 20060
 
 
For more information call Patricia Houston at 202-865-4578 or Email: Phouston@howard.edu
 
Pain, Myths, Stigma and Facts information poster
 
 
 
 
 
Spring Into Good Health
 
The FIRST of a kind, 4-part series Hands-On Workshop for youth and adults coping with sickle cell disease on April 20, 27 and May 4 and 11, 2013 from 12:00PM until 1:00PM. Workshops will be lead by community food educator, Ms. Ibti Vincent.
 
Located at:
Howard University Hospital
Freedmen’s Hall
2041 Georgia Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20060
 
Click here for more information!
 
 
 
 
Thank You!
 
Dear Families,
On behalf of SCANCA, Inc., thank you for your continued support.
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
What's New
 

FREE CONFERENCES
on health care transition for youth with special health care needs


Educational Scholarship Program
 
For many years, SCANCA, INC. has been providing educational scholarships for students in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Our scholarship program provides eligible students with a $500 award to use for educational purposes. Deadline date is June 30, 2013.
 
Click here to view the 2013 Scholarship Application
We Want to Hear From You
 We want to hear from you!
 
Send us an e-mail and let us know the types of programs and activities you want SCANCA, Inc. to offer.
 

 


What is SCANCA, INC.?
 
The Sickle Cell Association of the National Capital Area, Inc. (SCANCA, Inc.) is a community-based organization serving the District of Columbia, Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties, and Northern Virginia. Our focus is to educate individuals about the management of sickle cell disease. Our education programs include workshops, health fairs, client support groups and publications that inform the community, including health and social professionals about sickle cell disease. Our client support programs include counseling, referrals and advocacy for individuals with sickle cell disease and their families. We partner with community organizations in the area to provide medical and social resources for our clients, and assist in research about sickle cell disease. SCANCA, INC. is a member of Community Health Charities of the National Capital Area, and participates in the annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Our designation number is 57433. Please remember SCANCA, INC. for your workplace giving programs.