Sickle Cell Disease: Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Care
Sickle Cell Disease: Transitioning From Pediatric to adult Care
Sickle Cell Disease: Transitioning From Pediatric to adult Care
Join Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory Healthcare and Grady Health System for an information session for pediatric patients and their families about the transition to adult care. RSVP today!
When
Friday, March 29, 2024 from 12 to 3 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 from 12 to 3 p.m.
Location
Grady Health System
80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
When you arrive:
Please meet in the main lobby of Hughes Spalding Hospital located at 35 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive at 11:30 a.m. and we will walk to Emory together.
Parking:
Park at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market located at 209 Edgewood Ave. SE. Bring your parking ticket to the security desk at Hughes Spalding for validation.
Why should I attend?
As you emerge into adult life and get closer to making your own decisions about your health, it’s important to be well-informed. This event will allow you to:
- Learn about the transition from pediatrics to adult care at Emory Healthcare and Grady Health System
- Tour Grady Health System so you’ll be familiar with their facilities before you visit them for care
What are we going to talk about?
Join other kids with sickle cell disease and their families for a discussion on:
- Life after high school
- Mental wellness
- College resources
- Financial planning and insurance
- Community resources