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Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
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Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month

IntroducedSeptember 19, 2025
Passed Senate1 year ago
Intro
Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate
HealthBlood and blood diseasesCommemorative events and holidaysHealth promotion and preventive careHereditary and development disordersMinority health
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Why This Matters

This resolution supports designating September 2025 as 'Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month' to educate communities about sickle cell disease and the importance of research, early detection, and effective treatments. It encourages events and activities to raise awareness about the disease and related conditions.

If you or someone you know is affected by sickle cell disease, this resolution highlights the importance of awareness and support for better treatments and care.
Who this affects
Individuals with sickle cell disease · Families · Healthcare providers · Community organizations
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1Sickle cell disease affects an estimated 100,000 individuals in the United States, with about 2,000 babies born with the disease each year.
  2. 2The life expectancy of someone with sickle cell disease can be shortened by up to 20 years.
  3. 3In 2019, fewer than half of children with sickle cell anemia received the recommended stroke screening.
  4. 4The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has introduced a model to help states provide access to innovative cell and gene therapies for Medicaid beneficiaries.
  5. 5The resolution encourages public events to promote awareness of sickle cell disease and its complications.
Read the detailed summary

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.

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Senate
IntroducedSep 19, 2025
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SenateSep 19, 2025
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