The Ohio Sickle Cell and Health Association (OSCHA) is a public health program funded by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) that works to ensure and enhance the availability and accessibility of quality, comprehensive sickle cell services and care for newborns, children, and adults in Ohio. They promote public education and increase awareness about sickle cell disease, sickle cell trait, and other hemoglobinopathies, while also maximizing collaboration and coordination of all sickle cell-related services and resources in the state.
OSCHA operates comprehensive sickle cell centers in different regions of Ohio, including Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, Columbus, and Cleveland, serving various counties within each region. Their mission is to provide support, education, and resources to individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease, as well as to healthcare professionals and the community at large. Through their grant initiatives, OSCHA strives to improve the lives of those living with sickle cell disease and raise awareness about this genetic blood disorder.
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