WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services issued the following press release:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), today announced seven awards through its new Sickle Cell Disease Regional Care Excellence (SoRCE) Program. The awards establish Regional Coordinating Hubs to help people with sickle cell disease access high-quality care and community services closer to home.
"Americans living with sickle cell disease should not have to travel long distances or overcome unnecessary barriers to receive effective care," said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. "Early treatment can prevent serious complications and help patients live h...