Congressional Black Caucus to Campaign for Increased Funding for Sickle Cell Disease Research.Business Editors & Health Writers WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2001 Announcement Coincides With National Television Documentary That Places Disease on Public Agenda The Congressional Black Caucus Congressional Black Caucus, organization of African-American members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Founded in 1970, it addresses legislative concerns of African Americans and other minority citizens, such as employment, welfare reform, minority business (CBC (1) (Cell Broadcast Center) See cell broadcast. (2) (Cipher Block Chaining) In cryptography, a mode of operation that combines the ciphertext of one block with the plaintext of the next block. ) today announced its plans to campaign for increased funding for sickle cell disease sickle cell disease or sickle cell anemia, inherited disorder of the blood in which the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin pigment in erythrocytes (red blood cells) is abnormal. research. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder Noun 1. blood disorder - a disease or disorder of the blood blood disease cytopenia - a deficiency of some cellular element of the blood acidemia - a blood disorder characterized by an increased concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood (which falls that affects people of all races and cultures worldwide. In the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , sickle cell disease primarily affects African Americans and Hispanics. One in 500 African Americans, or more than 80,000 blacks, suffer from sickle cell, and more than two million are healthy carriers of the gene that causes the disease. Advocating efforts to find a cure, Congresswomen Donna Christian-Christensen Donna Marie Christian-Christensen, formerly Donna Christian-Green (born September 19, 1945), is the non-voting Delegate from the United States Virgin Islands to the United States House of Representatives (map). (D-VI) and Cynthia McKinney Cynthia Ann McKinney (born March 17, 1955) is an American politician from the U.S. state of Georgia. McKinney served as a Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 2003, and from 2005 to 2007, representing Georgia's fourth congressional district. (D-GA) showed highlights of "Sickle Cell: The Forgotten Disease," at a Cannon House Office Building The Cannon House Office Building, completed in 1908, is the oldest congressional office building as well as a significant example of the Beaux-Arts style of architecture. It occupies a site south of the United States Capitol bounded by Independence Avenue, First Street, New Jersey press conference today. The one-hour television program, produced by The Dr. Spock Company, will air nationwide on the Discovery Health Channel on February 28 at 10 pm ET. "Sickle Cell: The Forgotten Disease" is the premier television production of The Dr. Spock Company, the leading parenting media company. "This documentary is the first example of The Dr. Spock Company's ability to provide expert information and advice on the health and development of children through multiple media channels," said Doug Lee, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of The Dr. Spock Company. "In addition to our television productions, we also deliver our content through books and a comprehensive website." "`Sickle Cell: The Forgotten Disease' is a compelling personal drama of families and researchers trying to overcome the scientific and political hurdles that make fighting this disease so daunting daunt tr.v. daunt·ed, daunt·ing, daunts To abate the courage of; discourage. See Synonyms at dismay. [Middle English daunten, from Old French danter, from Latin . The documentary also underscores one of the main missions of our company - to highlight important public health problems and to bring the most up-to-date information to parents," said George Strait, senior vice president of media at The Dr. Spock Company and longtime medical journalist who supervised the documentary's production. "We must do more to combat this disease that causes so much pain and death among our people," said Congresswoman McKinney at the press conference. "Together with The Dr. Spock Company, we are helping our communities' children by educating parents about sickle cell disease," added Congresswoman Christian-Christensen, who chairs the CBC Health Braintrust. "Through both government and consumer-awareness programs, we hope to better understand and decrease the incidence of the disease in children." "The Dr. Spock Company is built on the philosophies of my late husband, Dr. Benjamin Spock," said Mary Morgan, co-founder and vice president of publishing of The Dr. Spock Company. "Dr. Spock would be very proud to know that his work is now reaching a whole new generation of parents with trusted and timely advice. Our hope is that this documentary, in conjunction with the CBC's legislative efforts, will expand knowledge of the disease and speed the search for a cure," added Morgan. About The Congressional Black Caucus In January 1969, newly elected African American representatives of the 77th Congress joined six incumbents to form the "Democratic Select Committee." The Committee was renamed the Congressional Black Caucus and the CBC was born in 1971. Their goals were to positively influence the course of events pertinent to African Americans and others of similar experience and situation, and to achieve greater equity for persons of African descent in the design and content of domestic and international programs and services. While the CBC has been primarily focused on the concerns of African Americans, the Caucus has also been at the forefront of legislative campaigns for human and civil rights for all citizens. About The Dr. Spock Company The Dr. Spock Company is the trusted source for the latest expert advice, information, and inspiration on raising happy, healthy children. The company blends the timeless philosophies of world-renowned pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock with up-to-date parenting information from leading authorities in parenting and children's health Children's Health Definition Children's health encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. , delivering its expert information via print, broadcast, and online media. The Dr. Spock Company is backed by Zesiger Capital Group and CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) See numerical control. CNC - Collaborative Networked Communication Partners, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif. |
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