17th annual Sickle Cell Disease Educational Summit

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About Cayenne Wellness Center

Location:

P.O. Box 3856, Glendale, CA 91201, US

Mission Statement

Cayenne Wellness Center is dedicated to health promotion and disease prevention in children, adolescents, their families and the general population. The mission of Cayenne Wellness Center is to improve the nutritional and mental health of the public. We achieve this mission through education, research, and public awareness initiatives and community outreach programs that promote good nutrition and mental health. We practice the science of helping people make changes in their lifestyle to improve their overall health and quality of life emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Description

Founded in Glendale, CA in 2000, Cayenne Wellness Center and Children’s Foundation (CWC), a 501(c)3 organization, was first established with the broad vision of general public health and wellness. Over the span of 20 years, our outreach and partnerships with community-based organizations, government agencies, hospitals, and medical centers extend across California, with community networks in Nevada, Oregon, and over the USA. We now address the urgent meet the needs of adults with sickle cell disease (SCD), the SCD community of caregivers, healthcare providers, and social support organizations. Led by Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Carolyn Rowley, an adult with SCD, CWC’s mission is to increase the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with SCD in California by ensuring expert, unbiased, accessible, and comprehensive care. This mission is part of a broader vision of (1) a medical system that effectively addresses the unique needs of individuals with SCD, and (2) empowered patients equipped to advocate for themselves.