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| Sickle Cell Campaigns and EventsClinic Location | Sickle CellSickle Cell Disease (SCD), a term to describe a group of inherited disorders of the red blood cells, is among the most prevalent of genetic diseases in the United States. While most common among African-Americans in the United States, individuals with heritage from Spanish-speaking regions of the Western Hemisphere (South America, Cuba and Central America), Saudi Arabia, India and Mediterranean countries such as Turkey, Greece and Italy may also be affected. It is estimated that eight percent of the African-American population carries the gene for sickle cell trait. More than 1,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease each year. The Sickle Cell Services Program at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), in partnership with a network of funded projects, works to 1) ensure access to quality, comprehensive sickle cell services for newborns, children and adults; and 2) promote public and professional awareness related to sickle cell disease and other hemoglobin disorders. The primary functions and responsibilities of the Program are to:
The ODH Sickle Cell Services Program is part of the Genetics Section located in the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps. In addition to the Sickle Cell Services Program, the section includes the Genetics Services Program, the Metabolic Formula Program and the Ohio Connections for Children with Special Needs. Mailing address: Telephone: (614) 466-1549 E-mail: BCMH@odh.ohio.gov Last Updated: 09/08/2008 |
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