Making A Difference
Our objective is dedicated to developing a sustainable action plan to make community-based services accessible to all individuals and families living with sickle cell disease across Nevada. In collaboration with the Nevada Newborn Screening Program, we ensure all babies in Nevada diagnosed with sickle cell disease are seen by a pediatric hematologist, prescribed prophylactic penicillin, assigned a community health worker, and provided disease specific education by age two months old.
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We also offer genetic counseling, education, confirmatory testing, and community-based support to families with abnormal hemoglobinopathies for sickle cell disease, sickle cell trait (SCT), hemoglobin C trait, alpha thalassemia trait, and other types of hemoglobin traits and disorders.
SCD affects approximately 100,000 Americans.
SCD occurs among about 1 out of every 365 Black or African-American births.
About 1 in 13 Black or African-American babies is born with sickle cell trait (SCT).
Who We Are
Here at S.C.A.N, we know that sometimes all it takes to change the world is a little support. Since our founding, we have been determined to make an impact. The core of our efforts is to support those impacted by Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in the state of Nevada.
We desire to enhance the quality of healthcare, decrease stigmas, and misunderstandings related to SCD through education and awareness. Our team’s fresh ideas and passion is evident from the projects and initiatives we are involved in. Through all of our endeavors, we hope to display the conviction behind our beliefs.
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**This resources/program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $184,000 with 0 percent financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov. -5/26/22