Because sickle cell disease (SCD) is a lifelong condition, it’s important to find the right doctors for each stage of life. As children grow into teens and young adults, they will need to transition from primary care into adult care. This not only means finding the right doctor who will understand their health needs as they get older, but also finding a team support to them in their journey towards independence. 

At BMC, our Transitional Care Clinic works closely with patients and their families to gradually teach adolescent and young adult patients how to manage their own health and how to advocate for themselves. Our team provides support to help our young adult patients grow into mature, responsible adults who can manage their health on their own, while providing a safety net as they learn these new skills. 

Our transitional care clinic helps our patients move from pediatric to adult care, starting at around age 21 until age 24. Doctors from both the pediatric and adult clinics work together with patients to slowly transition their care. 

During that time, our team can help young adult patients learn how to: 
•    Keep track of their medical appointments
•    Prevent and treat pain
•    Get their prescriptions filled and refilled on time, so they don’t miss doses
•    Take pain medications safely 
•    Follow their sickle cell pain plan, when to call their doctor, and when to seek care in the Emergency Department
•    Prevent complications by staying hydrated
•    Cope with living with SCD

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Pediatric Clinic
850 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
6th Floor
Yawkey Center
617.414.4841

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30PM Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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