Sickle Cell Foundation Whin

Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County & Treasure Coast, Inc. is a family-oriented, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all people affected by the extremely serious health problem of sickle cell disease. The agency's purpose is to provide a range of services for Sickle Cell Disease/Trait clients and their families, including appropriat... e medical/healthcare referrals, counseling to assist clients in learning about their illness, methods of disease control and pain management; educational presentations and seminars for medical, education, health/human services professionals, and the general public; support group activities and the promotion of educational and recreational normalization activities. Our Mission: "To improve the quality of life for persons with Sickle Cell Disease/Trait and members of their family, and educate the public about this devastating hereditary blood disorder. Targeted communities are educated on preventing Black babies from dying." Our Vision: "To be the preeminent provider of education and supportive services for persons with Sickle Cell Disease/Trait and members of their families; and, an esteemed resource for offering professional development seminars about Sickle Cell Disease/Trait for educators, health and human services providers, employers and the general public." Our service area is home to more than 30,000 persons who are affected by the Sickle gene.Read More