Expands sickle cell disease programs and services in North Carolina with new funding and initiatives.

The bill allocates funds to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, to expand programs and services for individuals with sickle cell disease. It includes appropriations for comprehensive sickle cell medical centers, transition coordinator positions, and grants to community-based organizations. The funding aims to improve care for patients transitioning from pediatric to adult care and support the growing number of North Carolinians affected by sickle cell disease.

Expands sickle cell disease programs and services in North Carolina with new funding and initiatives.

The bill allocates funds to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, to expand programs and services for individuals with sickle cell disease. It includes appropriations for comprehensive sickle cell medical centers, transition coordinator positions, and grants to community-based organizations. The funding aims to improve care for patients transitioning from pediatric to adult care and support the growing number of North Carolinians affected by sickle cell disease.