Advance Health Equity During National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Sickle cell disease (SCD) disproportionately affects minority communities. It affects about 100,000 people in the U.S., of which more than 90% are Black and 3 - 9% are Hispanic or Latino. During Sickle Cell Awareness Month, look for ways to address disparities that affect communities we serve. You can also learn about efforts to eliminate barriers, reduce health disparities, and improve health outcomes (PDF) for individuals with SCD.  

More information:

•  How CMS is Addressing SCD (PDF) infographic
•  The Invisible Crisis: Understanding Pain Management in Medicare Beneficiaries with Sickle Cell Disease (PDF) data highlight
•  Sickle Cell Disease CDC fact sheets