Ask Dr. Hallberg
Ask Dr. Hallberg: Testing for sickle cell anemia
by Tom Crann, Minnesota Public Radio,Dr. Jon Hallberg, Minnesota Public Radio
St. Paul, Minn. — Our medical analyst Dr. Jon Hallberg got a surprise recently from the NCAA.
The governing body of college sports is now requiring all Division I athletes to be tested for the gene for sickle cell anemia.
It's a condition that in this country predominantly affects African-Americans. Testing for it has historically been controversial.
Hallberg, our regular medical analyst, joined All Things Considered host Tom Crann to talk about the changes.
Broadcast Dates
Tom Crann
• Host, All Things ConsideredTom Crann is the host of All Things Considered for MPR News.
Dr. Jon Hallberg
• Medical CommentatorAssistant professor in family medicine at the University of Minnesota, and medical director at Mill City Clinic.
