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    Maryland Department of Health
    Genetics

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    Sickle Cell Disease Services

    • Case Management including home visits and yearly health status assessments are available for patients up to age 5 who were identified by the newborn screening program.Some services can be arranged for older children. Call (410) 767-6732, the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Hemoglobin Disorders Follow-up Program for additional information.
    • Pediatric Hematology and adult hematology visits are available for definitive diagnosis of sickle cell disease, consultation and medical management. The pediatric hematology program consultant is Dr. George Dover at Johns Hopkins (410) 955-6132. Adults may contact Dr. Sophie Lanzkron at Johns Hopkins (410) 502-7770 for assistance.

    Other available pediatric hematologists are:

    Dr. Joseph Wiley
    Sinai Hospital
    (410) 601-5864
    Dr. Teresa York
    University of MD
    (410) 328-2808
    Dr. Corina Gonzalez
    Georgetown University
    (202) 444-2224
    Dr. Sohail Rana
    Howard University
    (202) 865-4583
    Dr. Lewis Hsu
    Children's National Medical Center
    (202) 476-5000
    • Genetic Counseling is available for the families of newborns, children and adults with the disease, individuals with the trait, and couples at risk for having children with a hemoglobin disorder. Contact the Office for Genetics and Children with Special Health Care Needs (OGCSHCN) at (410) 767-6732.
    • Prenatal Diagnosis is available to detect Sickle Cell Disease and other hemoglobinopathies. Contact the Office for Genetics and Children with Special Health Care Needs (OGCSHCN) at (410) 767-6732 or your obstetrician for a referral.
    • Financial Assistance is available for the families of children who meet the financial eligibility criteria. Contact your Local Health Department and ask about Children's Medical Services.
    • Education Programs and Support Services for Sickle Cell Disease can be provided in your local community. Parent and patient support groups are available in various locations around the state and in Baltimore City.

    Support Group Contacts:

    Group
    Contact Person
    Phone Number
    Office for Genetics and Children with Special Health Care Needs
    Marcia Diggs
    (410) 767-6732
    Johns Hopkins Family Sickle Cell Disease Support Group
    Kim Winship, LCSWC
    (410) 614-0833
    Lauren D. Beck Sickle Cell Disease Foundation- Anne Arundel County
    Anika Wilkerson
    (443) 618-3812
    William E. Proudford Sickle Cell Fund, Inc.
    Karen Proudford, PhD
    (410)963-5092
    Johns Hopkins Adult Patient Support Group
    Sophie Lanzkron, MD
    (410) 502-7770