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Sickle Cell Disease State Plan
SCDHEC
Many individuals, agencies, and organizations from across the state combined to produce the SC Sickle Cell Disease State Plan. This resulted in creation of a plan to address the care and treatment of persons living with SCD across the lifespan in South Carolina.

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Nutrition Tips
Smart Snacking and Recipes
Diet and food choices are very important for people living with Sickle Cell. High protein snacks such as low fat cottage cheese, low fat cheese, nuts and hard boiled eggs are good choices. The protein leaves you more satisfied than carbohydrates.

Ride United
United Way of the Piedmont Transportation Assistance
In partnership with Spartanburg Community College and SC Works, United Way of the Piedmont's Ride United program helps people in Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties get to work.

High Blood Pressure
How your diet can help with management
Chronically high blood pressure can cause damage to your blood vessels and internal organs, including your heart. High blood pressure has been called a silent threat because the condition itself has no symptom and affects nearly half of the U.S. adult population. Engaging in healthy lifestyle behaviors at all stages of life can help to decrease your risk.

Nutrition and Immunity
Anna M. Johnson, MHSA, RD, LD
SC DHEC
Children and youth with special health care needs
During flu season, people often seek special foods that are believed to be immunity boosters. Our immune system is designed to protect us from infection and is influenced by our diet among other factors.

FREE Tax Filing
SC Thrive
*Free Tax Filing Open - SC Thrive is happy to announce that starting January 31, 2022 you can file your taxes for free through Thrive Hub. For more information and to see if you qualify, review the brochure below.
They have also provided some links for Tax Filing Preparation Blogs you can visit here:

Children's Hospital Diaper bank
March 22 from 4-6pm
Prisma Health Easley Campus
The Children's Hospital Diaper Bank at Prisma Health supports families in our community who need assistance with diapers for children (from birth to age 4).
If you receive WIC, SNAP, or Medicaid, you are eligible to take part in the diaper bank.
Families must register at www.prismahealth.org/bradshawinstitute.