The Ohio Sickle Cell & Health Association

Incorporated in 1979, Ohio Sickle Cell and Health Association was established  from the need to provide a payment mechanism for adults with Sickle Cell Disease  who were medically indigent; with the focus and intent to solve sickle cell disease  in the context of broader societal issues facing Ohio's children, minorities and  poor.

We have grown into a statewide community-based organization, which is the Ohio Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America.  We have affiliate programs spread throughout the state of Ohio providing local programming and services, including:

• Education
• Testing
• Counseling
• Support
• Referral
• Advocacy
• Mentoring
• Fundraising

Our Mission

To provide education, advocacy, and support to persons and families affected and at-risk for sickle cell disease, through effective approaches to sickle cell services.

Our Purpose and Objectives

• Have a vested interest in and be concerned about health problems as they relate to the minority population.

• Serve as coordinating body for sickle cell and other health activities across the state of Ohio.

• Serve as a resource base to sickle cell programs and minorities.

• Develop support for affected individuals and families.

• Educate and inform the professional and lay communities about the sickle cell phenomena and other health issues.