Sickle Cell Oversight Commission asks for continued funding as caseloads and testing expand
The Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission told the Sunset Committee it needs sustained or increased funding to expand screening, counseling and services as diagnosed and tested cases in Alabama have risen since 2002.
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The Alabama Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission told the Sunset Committee the number of Alabamians living with sickle cell disease has increased since 2002 and that centers and community‑based organizations need sustained funding to meet screening, counseling and education demands.
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