The Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2022 (H.R. 8855/S. 4866), introduced by Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Representative Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), and Representative Danny Davis (D-Ill.), would address the unmet needs of patients with SCD, sickle cell trait, and other heritable hemoglobinopathies through the establishment of and funding for a nationwide system of treatment centers as well as much-needed provider and patient training and education resources.
The legislation establishes a nationwide network of more than 120 Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers based on a hub-and-spoke framework and provides support for 100 community-based organizations, creates a National Coordinating Center to coordinate the National Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Center Program, and authorizes appropriations of $535, 000, 000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter.
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MTS Sickle Cell Foundation couldn’t do what we do without the support of the general public, and our business and community partners. These partnerships support us in our mission to not only spread awareness of sickle cell disease, but also support families affected by SCD, celebrate our warriors, and fight for a world without Sickle Cell Disease.
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“There is no organization doing what MTS is doing for the sickle cell community. We traveled from North Carolina to attend their FREE photo shoot for sickle cell families. And they’ve raised funds to help us with living expenses while our daughter Jahzara is going through transplants. We appreciate MTS so much.”
“MTS paid our power bill during the pandemic. That really meant a lot because my son was in the hospital for over 2 weeks and we were having a hard time catching up on our bills.”
“Just want to send a special shout out to Mapillar Dahn. There is so much unseen work that she does for the community and she doesn’t broadcast it because her work is truly her passion and her love. She pours her time and effort into the sickle cell community and we are so thankful for her. She runs a non-profit organization and takes care of three beautiful sickle cell disease warriors and she gives me so much strength. I’m so humbled by this woman.”
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”A while back you and your foundation gave me and my family a really nice donation because my son has Sickle Cell and we went through hurricane Michael and were living in a camper for a while. Thank you so much for being such a major blessing to my family during a very rough time in our lives and you didn’t even know me. May God bless you for what you and your foundation did.”, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans, has launched a new fund to provide copayment and premium assistance to people with sickle cell disease (SCD). Through the fund, HealthWell will provide up to $10, 000 in financial assistance for a 12-month grant period to eligible patients who have annual household incomes up to 500 percent of the federal poverty level.
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. People with sickle cell disease have an abnormal type of hemoglobin, the red blood cells that contain mostly hemoglobin S, according to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA). These red blood cells can become sickle-shaped (crescent shaped) and have difficulty passing through small blood vessels. Sickle-shaped cells block small blood vessels resulting in less blood flow in that part of the body. Tissue that does not receive a normal blood flow eventually becomes damaged, causing complications of the disease. Sickle cells are destroyed rapidly in the body causing complications, including anemia, jaundice and formation of gallstones.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 100, 000 individuals in the U.S. have sickle cell disease. It is estimated that sickle cell disease affects 1 out of every 365 black or African-American births, and 1 out of every 16, 300 Hispanic-American births. There is currently no universal cure for sickle cell disease.
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We are excited that the HealthWell Foundation will provide much needed resources to individuals living with sickle cell disease during this difficult time. I am pleased that they are partnering with SCDAA to support the sickle cell community and reach as many individuals as possible, says SCDAA President, Beverley Francis-Gibson.
Individuals living with sickle cell disease can face a multitude of challenges managing their condition. Often, treatments begin at birth and continue for a lifetime, presenting undue financial strain on the patient and their families, commented Krista Zodet, HealthWell Foundation President. We are honored to be able to assist people living with SCD and to provide a financial lifeline, so they are able to start or continue essential, sometimes lifesaving, medical treatments. Thank you to our dedicated donors for recognizing this critical need and for helping us serve this patient community.
To determine eligibility and apply for financial assistance, visit HealthWell's Sickle Cell Disease Fund page. To learn how you can support this or other HealthWell programs, visit HealthWellFoundation.org.
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About the HealthWell Foundation A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net across over 70 disease areas for more than 500, 000 underinsured patients. Since its inception, HealthWell has provided over $1.6 billion in grant support to access life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise would not be able to afford. HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly. HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. HealthWell ranked 33rd on the 2019Forbeslist of the100 Largest U.S. Charitiesand was recognized forits 100 percent fundraising efficiency. For more information, visit www.HealthWellFoundation.org.
About the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America SCDAA's mission is to advocate for people affected by sickle cell conditions and empower community-based organizations to maximize quality of life and raise public consciousness while advancing the search for a universal cure. To learn more, visit https://www.sicklecelldisease.org.(April 15, 2020 – Hanover, MD) – The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America is proud to announce its partnership with the HealthWell Foundation
, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans. To support the sickle cell community, HealthWell has launched a new fund to provide copayment and premium assistance. Through the fund, HealthWell will provide up to $10, 000 in financial assistance for a 12-month grant period to eligible patients who have annual household incomes up to 500 percent of the federal poverty level.
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“We are excited that the HealthWell Foundation will provide much needed resources to individuals living with sickle cell disease during this difficult time. I am pleased that they are partnering with SCDAA to support the sickle cell community and reach as many individuals as possible, ” says SCDAA President, Beverley Francis-Gibson.
“The HealthWell Foundation is proud to partner with the SCDAA to spread the word about this exciting new fund and to assist people living Sickle Cell Disease in accessing life-changing, sometimes lifesaving, medical treatments they otherwise would not be able to afford, ” commented Krista Zodet, HealthWell Foundation President. “Thank you to our dedicated donors for recognizing this critical need and for helping us serve this patient community.”
To determine eligibility and apply for financial assistance, visit HealthWell’s Sickle Cell Disease Fund page. To learn how you can support this or other HealthWell programs, visit HealthWellFoundation.org
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About the HealthWell Foundation A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net across over 70 disease areas for more than 500, 000 underinsured patients. Since its inception, HealthWell has provided over $1.6 billion in grant support to access life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise would not be able to afford. HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly. HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. HealthWell ranked 33rd on the 2019 Forbes list of the 100 Largest U.S. Charities and was recognized for its 100 percent fundraising efficiency. For more information, visit www.HealthWellFoundation.org.
SCDAA’s mission is: To advocate for people affected by sickle cell conditions and empower community-based organizations to maximize quality of life and raise public consciousness while advancing the search for a universal cure. Visit .
SCD, an inherited blood disease, causes red blood cells to have a sickle shape. Because of their stiffness and unusual form, blood flow is blocked to different tissues, ultimately damaging them. These sickle-shaped red blood cells contain an abnormal type of hemoglobin, hemoglobin S; normal red blood cells have hemoglobin A. Hemoglobin is important because it helps carry oxygen throughout the body. There is currently no universal cure for SCD.
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