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Cayenne Wellness Center's 2023 Sickle Cell Warrior Artist

Sickle Cell Warrior T-Shirt Campaign!

All of the SC Warrior Special Edition products you see here support both our SCD Client Assistance Program and the featured artist.

The SCD Client Assistance Program program enables us to support care coordination services for persons in California living with Sickle Cell Disease.
Thank you for visiting our store and supporting our Sickle Cell community. Your order will be printed and shipped directly to you.

A Word from Our Amazing Sponsors!

Pfizer Rare Disease seeks to improve the lives of those with rare diseases, including sickle cell, by combining focused science with compassion and collaboration. Our deep commitment to collaborating with and advocating for the sickle cell community is our guiding light.

Vertex, a global biotechnology company, is focused on developing transformative medicines for people with serious diseases by fostering meaningful partnerships and collaborations. Patients are at our core, and Vertex is honored and proud to support the 14th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Educational Summit and the broader SCD community. Through active engagement and dialogue with the Warrior community, Vertex is committed to supporting and standing with our communities as we investigate potential approaches to treating disease.

Agios is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueled by connections. The Agios team is dedicated to developing therapies for genetically defined diseases, and is researching a potential treatment for sickle cell disease. Agios is proud to partner with Cayenne Wellness to support sickle cell warriors!

Jessi Rennekamp

Emmaus Life Sciences is engaged in the discovery, and development of innovative treatments for rare and orphan diseases. Our efforts focus on Sickle Cell Disease.

Karen Gant

More Information About the 2022 Conference!

We Need Your Help!

Invest in the lives of persons currently living with sickle cell disease.  Make a tax-deductable donation today.  Your donation will help to provide education and support services for persons living with sickle cell disease in California.

You may direct your donation to one or more programs. If you don’t have a specific program you would like to assist, please make your donation here

Living With Sickle Cell Disease

We have learned over the years that having a well rounded nutrient-dense diet for managing symptoms and limiting complications caused by sickle cell anemia. Medical breakthroughs such as hydroxyurea have allowed individuals diagnosed with sickle cell anemia to live normal lives.

Life With Sickle Cell

Life With Sickle Cell

We are pleased to announce that Cayenne Wellness Center is a sub-awardee of the HRSA Newborn Screening Follow-Up Program | Grant No.: SCDAA-NBS2017.  Learn more here.

Treatment

Treatment

There have been many sickle cell studies that have been used to improve the quality of life for individuals. New treatments are being discovered and tested in clinical trials. Learn more here. 

Advocacy

Advocacy

Our priorities are: to improve outcomes for individuals with sickle cell disease legislatively; to advance SCD and SCT through education; and to provide resources and care coordination services. Learn more here.

Our Mission

The mission of Cayenne Wellness Center is to increase the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease in California by ensuring expert, unbiased, and comprehensive care.

Our EIN 81-0621107

News & Updates

FDA Approves 1st Drug Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease in 20 years.

 

 

 

Our Compassionate Team

Leadership

Dr. Carolyn Rowley

Dr. Carolyn Rowley

Golda Houndoh

Golda Houndoh

Compassionate Program Director

Email

Phone: 571.207.5998‬

Mary Alcocer

Mary Alcocer

Carley ¨Elle¨ Cole-Cavins

Carley ¨Elle¨ Cole-Cavins

Yolanda Aumont

Yolanda Aumont

Pat L. Corley, RN

Pat L. Corley, RN

Dorian Archie

Dorian Archie

Chase Jamele

Chase Jamele

Staff

Dawna Jakubecy

Dawna Jakubecy

Venita Garvin

Venita Garvin

Sydney Gray

Sydney Gray

Compassionate Social Worker
Email
Phone: 310.293.8060

Shanti Johnson-Harris

Shanti Johnson-Harris

Compassionate Community Health Worker
Central California (Fresno)
Email
Phone: 559.360.5001

Hope Medina

Hope Medina

Compassionate Community Health Worker
Northern California
Email
Phone: 916.407.8459

Maxine Ortega

Maxine Ortega

Compassionate Community Health Worker (CHW)
Inland Empire
Email 
Phone: 909.377.8896

Daishanee Hatchett

Daishanee Hatchett

Compassionate Community Health Worker (CHW)
Los Angeles (LA) and Antelope Valley
Email
Phone: 323.679.3455

Star Simmons

Star Simmons

Compassionate Community Health Worker (CHW)
Orange County
Email
Phone: ‭714.642.1040‬

Yvette

Yvette

Compassionate Community Health Worker (CHW)
Region: San Diego
Email
Phone: 619.548.5563

Terrina Strong

Terrina Strong

Shirley Powell

Shirley Powell

Vanessa Joseph

Vanessa Joseph

Compassionate Wellness Coach
Email
Phone: 404.324.2374

Hassen Aguilar

Hassen Aguilar

Compassionate Graphic Designer
Email
Phone: + 52 55.3439.1269

Nick Mimides

Nick Mimides

Compassionate IT Coordinator
Email
Phone: 818.807.6425

Interns & AmeriCorps

Fantasia Jacko

Fantasia Jacko

Tegan Moody

Tegan Moody

Parmida Ranjbar

Parmida Ranjbar

AmeriCorps MACHAO Coordinator
Email
Phone:  213.973.8714

We Need Volunteers!

Pfizer Rare Disease seeks to improve the lives of those with rare diseases, including sickle cell, by combining focused science with compassion and collaboration. Our deep commitment to collaborating with and advocating for the sickle cell community is our guiding light.

Vertex, a global biotechnology company, is focused on developing transformative medicines for people with serious diseases by fostering meaningful partnerships and collaborations. Patients are at our core, and Vertex is honored and proud to support the 14th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Educational Summit and the broader SCD community. Through active engagement and dialogue with the Warrior community, Vertex is committed to supporting and standing with our communities as we investigate potential approaches to treating disease.

Agios is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueled by connections. The Agios team is dedicated to developing therapies for genetically defined diseases, and is researching a potential treatment for sickle cell disease. Agios is proud to partner with Cayenne Wellness to support sickle cell warriors!

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Mailing Address:
PO Box 3856,
Glendale, CA  91221
Service Address:
205 S. Flower St.,
Burbank, CA  91502
(818) 940-0079
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