This section of the Lifespan Hemoglobinopathy Program website offers information and resources to assist you in caring for patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).
If you wish to learn more about any of these resources, please contact us by email at HBprogram@lhsc.on.ca.
How to refer patients to our program
For paediatric patients:
There is no specific referral form needed. Please fax a letter of referral to 519-667-6849.
For adult patients
Please use our Hematology Referral Form and fax it to 519-685-8294.
If you need to contact LHSC’s Hemoglobinopathy Program for urgent clinical questions, please contact us by phone at 519-685-8500, extension 57219 or email at HBprogram@lhsc.on.ca.
National and international hemoglobinopathy guidelines
- Canadian Haemoglobinopathy Association
- American Society of Hematology
- Thalassemia International Federation
- Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario
SCD Education Program for Health-care Professionals
The Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario’s (SCAGO) SCD education program offers 13 modules, each with multiple micro-lessons under ten minutes in length. This program provides equitable, high-quality education for health-care providers, supporting the needs of people with SCD.
Visit the SCAGO website.
National and Regional Clinics
The Canadian Haemoglobinopathy Association has created an interactive map where users can find local clinics that have been identified as providing dedicated sickle cell or thalassemia services.
