Sickle Cell Awareness Month

  • At its meeting Monday, the City Council declared September National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. About 36 people inNatchitoches have the disease that can cause infections, strokes and even organ failure. Blalck and Brown Americans are proportionately affected. From left are Councilpersons Chris Petite, Rosemary Eli, Betty Sawyer Smith, Omega Psi Phi member Carlton Johnson, Delta Sigma Theta Alumni Judith Hayes Walters, Omega Psi Phi menber Jaelen Sturgis and Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr.
    At its meeting Monday, the City Council declared September National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. About 36 people inNatchitoches have the disease that can cause infections, strokes and even organ failure. Blalck and Brown Americans are proportionately affected. From left are Councilpersons Chris Petite, Rosemary Eli, Betty Sawyer Smith, Omega Psi Phi member Carlton Johnson, Delta Sigma Theta Alumni Judith Hayes Walters, Omega Psi Phi menber Jaelen Sturgis and Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr.