Ep 3: Conversation with Dr. Ohene-Frempong About His Life's Work

This month, we recognize the 10th Anniversary of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19th. The Sickle Cycle Podcast features world-renowned Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong, Director Emeritus of the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia and President of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Ghana. Dr. Ohene-Frempong discusses the history of Sickle Cell Disease and how this illness has guided his life, personally and professionally. As a physician and father of a child who had Sickle Cell Anemia (SS), he offers recommendations for parents and patients. At the age of 73, he continues to dedicate his life to research, treatments, and access to quality care for patients, especially in Ghana. More information about Dr. Ohene-Frempong can be found at the following link: https://www.chop.edu/doctors/ohene-frempong-kwaku.