Sickle Cell Anemia Society of Arizona, Inc'

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Sickle Cell Anemia Society of Arizona, Inc.

• A Presentation of the Organization

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The Sickle Cell Anemia Society of Arizona, Inc.

• Founded as an independent organization in
  February 1977 - outgrowth of an Advisory
  Committee to the ADHS Program.
• Organized and certified as a 501(c)3 organization
  under the IRS Code.
• Has national affiliation and membership (Sickle
  Cell Disease Association of America - Arizona
  chapter).

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The Sickle Cell Anemia Society of Arizona, Inc.

• The Societys major functions are
• education
• advocacy
• counseling
• The Societys major income
• contracted services with ADHS
• donations from the community

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The Sickle Cell Anemia Society of Arizona, Inc.

• Case identification resources
• Newborn screening program
• Self-reports
• Referrals
• Major problem is distinguishing trait from
  disease, and counseling appropriately

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The Sickle Cell Anemia Society of Arizona, Inc.

• Board of Directors
• Jeanett Robinson
• N. Burton Attico, MD
• Vonda Rodgers
• John Rodgers
• Corey D. Babington, Esq.
• Janett Shamsid-Deen
• Jackie Toliver, RN
• Brenda James
• Carol Gray

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The Sickle Cell Anemia Society of Arizona, Inc.

• Board of Directors
• Janett Shamsid-Deen
• N. Burton Attico, MD
• Jeanett Robinson
• Corey D. Babington, Esq.
• Jackie Toliver, RN

• Vonda Rodgers
• John Rodgers
• Brenda James
• Carol Gray

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The Sickle Cell Anemia Society of Arizona, Inc.

• Offices 1818 So. 16th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034
  
• Tel [phone]
• Staff Rona Rehman, Executive Director
• Ebonee Rodgers, Staff Asst.

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The Societys Affiliations

• Arizona Department of Health Services
• Sickle Cell Program
• Childrens Rehabilitative Services
• Arizona Sickle Cell Support Group
• Mountain States Genetics Network
• Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
• Local practitioners

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Future SCASA projects

• Increase state funding for adult program
• Coordinate SCD activities in Arizona
• Increase functioning of website
• Continue ER education advocacy
• Compile list of recommended providers
• Continue working on funding

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Sickle Cell Anemia Society of Arizona, Inc.

• A Presentation of the Organization