Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia

Georgia Community Connections

Trained and certified community health workers (CHW) provide care and resource coordination services for individuals with sickle cell disease throughout the state.

Sickle Cell Seminar for Non-Specialty Health Care Providers

In partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine, SCFG offers a four-hour training on evidence-based protocols for the management and treatment of sickle cell disease.

Awareness and Support

SCFG participates in community health fairs to increase awareness and dispel myths about sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait.

Hemoglobinopathy Counseling and Notifications

In partnership with Georgia’s Newborn Screening Program, SCFG provides notifications to parents whose newborn test results detect abnormal hemoglobin.

Camp New Light

SCFG offers an annual week-long, medically supervised camp for children and adolescents with SCD.

Youth Services

SCFG provides two educational series, “Ready. Set. Transition.” and “Free and Well” to help emerging and young adults with sickle cell disease live their best lives possible while managing a chronic condition.

Specialty Care Access

SCFG partners with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and other health facilities in areas of the state with limited access to specialty care for SCD.

Health Education and Counseling

Health educators provide workshops tailored for children, adults, and health care providers in group and family centered settings on wellness, family planning, genetic counseling, SCD, and abnormal hemoglobin.