Program Description
The Prevention of Complications in Patients with Thalassemia Awards
aim to establish a standard approach to diagnose and provide care for
persons with thalassemia, and to support outreach and education activities
focused on encouraging healthy behaviors to prevent complications of
thalassemia. The awards also fund:
1) A
system to monitor persons with thalassemia for bloodborne
pathogens
2) A network of specialized health-care centers
to promote the management, treatment, and prevention of complications
experienced by persons with thalassemia
3) The
collaboration between the specialized health-care network and
community-based organizations to enhance outreach and education
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you or a member of
your family/household must be facing a hereditary blood
disorder.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Division of Blood Disorder
Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd, MS E
64
Atlanta, GA 30333
Please visit our website at:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/hbd/default.htm
Or call us at:
404-718-8600
Managing Agency
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
http://www.hhs.gov/
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