Pathways to Progress Series 2

Friday, June 19, 2026 · 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute
1021 Morehead Medical Drive
Levine Cancer Institute Bldg I Conference Room 3035A-3035B
Charlotte, NC 28204
Directions
In Person Event
Cost
Free
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Description

Community Conversations is a quarterly series designed to bring patients, families, and healthcare teammates together for open, easy‑to-understand discussions about important sickle cell disease topics. Each session features trusted experts who help break down complex information, answer questions, and empower the community with knowledge and resources. 


During our session, presented by Dr. Lacondria Simmons, will focus on Mental Health with Sickle Cell Disease. Dr. Simmons will provide invaluable insight to patients, families, and community members seeking to better understand and support mental health needs within the context of sickle cell disease.


Attendees can expect a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and connect with others. The event is designed for all knowledge levels whether you’re newly exploring treatment options or supporting a loved one on their sickle cell journey. 


What You’ll Learn: 

  • How sickle cell disease can impact mental health across the lifespan
  • Common mental health challenges faced by individuals living with sickle cell disease
  • Practical strategies for coping, resilience, and emotional well‑being
  • When and how to seek mental health support and resources
  • Ways families, caregivers, and healthcare providers can support mental wellness in sickle cell care

Locations

  • Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute
    1021 Morehead Medical Drive
    Levine Cancer Institute Bldg I Conference Room 3035A-3035B
    Charlotte, NC 28204
    Directions
  • Meeting point

    All Participants please meet in the LCI Bldg I Conference Room 3035A-3035B

  • Parking information

    Parking

    Park in the Yellow Parking Deck (Levine Cancer Institute & Morehead Medical Plaza Patient & Visitor Parking) at the corner of East Morehead Street and Kenilworth Avenue. Levels one through four are dedicated for visitors. 


    Directions to LCI Administration  

    Take the parking deck elevator to the third floor. After exiting the elevator turn right. Cross the breezeway/sky bridge to enter Morehead Medical Plaza/LCI building. Take a left at the end of the skybridge into the LCI building.  At Caribou Coffee take a right and go to the end of the long hallway. Turn left for Administration and Conference rooms will be on the right. 

    If you enter the LCI building from the ground floor, stop at the information desk directly inside main entrance and ask for directions to Administration. 

Agenda

  • Welcome/Introduction of Speaker
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    Welcome all participants and introduce the speaker

  • Presentation on Mental Health & Sickle Cell
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    This section will be presented by Dr. Lacondria Simmons

  • Guided Discussion
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    We will open the floor for questions and discussions on the presented information.

Instructors

Lacondria Simmons, PsyD

Dr. Simmons is a clinical psychologist and the psychosocial manager for the Adult Sickle Cell Program and the Hemophilia Treatment Center at Atrium Health. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Pennsylvania Hospital, where she provided inpatient and outpatient care to people living with sickle cell disease and cancer. She worked with patients across all 9 city district health centers. She is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and advancing compassionate, equitable care informed by patients’ lived experiences with sickle cell disease.

Coordinators

Stephanie Hart, MPH