Sickle Cell Disease Partnerships 

MDH partners with a diverse group of national and local organizations to improve the health and wellness of people living with sickle cell disease (SCD).

Partners

Minnesota Sickle Cell Collaborative

The Minnesota Sickle Cell Collaborative is made up of community organizers, health care providers, and public health professionals.

Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota is a community-based organization that supports people living with sickle cell disease and their caregivers. If you have questions about SCD resources in your community, contact info@sicklecellmn.org.

Sickle Cell Association of America

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America is a national organization that raises awareness, provides education, and advocates for advances in sickle cell disease research and medical care.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Sickle Cell Data Collection (SCDC) Program

Minnesota is currently one of 16 states funded by CDC that are participating in the SCD data collection program. The program’s goal is to improve quality of life, life expectancy, and health among people living with SCD. Learn more: CDC: Sickle Cell Data Collection Program.