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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jena Rausch Hilton Publishing Chicago, IL 703-785-2865 [email protected] September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month Chicago, IL, Aug. 24, 2012—Sickle Cell disease occurs in one out of every 500 African American births. Sickle Cell Trait occurs in approximately one in every 12 African Americans. An estimated 100,000 Americans live with sickle cell disease and millions of individuals are affected worldwide. The 3rd edition of Hope & Destiny, The Patient and Parent's Guide to Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait, by doctors Allan Platt, Lewis Hsu and James Eckman, provides clear-cut and in-depth information for those living with sickle cell disease. The first two editions of Hope & Destiny were groundbreaking: they were the only books published on sickle cell disease and trait that explained all of the facts in informative, easy-toread and compassionate terms. “This is a tremendous piece of work,” said Louise Dorn, R.N., of the Sickle Center of the University of Illinois Medical Center. “It has put into one volume information that is usually spread over many publications, and in terminology the lay person can read and understand.” This new edition contains even more to help patients and their loved ones live better, fuller and longer lives—emotionally, spiritually and physically. Here are the most current treatment regimes, including the newest medications, strategies for navigating the healthcare system, insights to help patients and loved ones cope with the emotional and psychological distress created by sickle cell, and more. This edition also features a preface by Tionne Watkins, Grammy-winning recording artist, also known as T-Boz. Watkins is the national spokesperson for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. Dr. Alan Platt Jr., P.A.C, M.M.Sc., served as program coordinator and physician assistant at the Georgia Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at Grady health System in Atlanta. Dr. Lewis Hsu, M.D., Ph.D., is director of the Pediatric Sickle Cell Program and Professor of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at the Children's Hospital of the University of Illinois. Dr. James Eckman is professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Winship Cancer Institute. To place orders for the book or to arrange a book signing or interview, contact: Hilton Publishing 1630 45th St., Suite B101 Munster, IN 46321 219-922-4868 [email protected]