Sickle Cell Disease Newborn Screening Follow-Up Program
Link
https://www.hrsa.gov/library/sickle-cell-disease-newborn-screening-follow-program
Sponsor
Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)
Description
Offers appropriate follow-up support services for individuals identified with sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. Aims to improve care for sickle cell disease and reduce the number of individuals who do not receive follow-up care. Services are provided through local community-based organizations located in 21 states across the U.S.
What This Program Offers
Offers healthcare and follow-up services that include:
- Care coordination
- Counseling
- Patient education and outreach
- Connection to social services and other community supports
Who Can Receive Services from This Program
All individuals with sickle cell disease are eligible to receive services. Families of individuals identified with sickle cell disease through newborn screening are the primary target population for this program.
Geographic Coverage
Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas
Topics This Program Addresses
Health and Wellness • Health Education for Community and Patients • Parents, Families, and Children