| GEORGIA NEWBORN SREENING PROGRAM
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OUTREACH & EDUCATION PATIENT SERVICES GEORGIA NEWBORN SREENING PROGRAM
Because early diagnosis increases a child’s survival rate, under Georgia law all babies are tested at birth for red blood cell disorder (abnormal hemoglobin). The foundation provides education and counseling services to the target areas to identify and address problems that exist in those areas for families of individuals identified through the new born screening program as having sickle cell disease or as being a carrier. Notification to families, who test normal, is also instated, insuring that all persons tested for sickle cell disease, through the newborn screening program will receive results. TOP ANYTIME - KNOW LINE
A 24 – hour information line where clients can easily access their newborn’s test results and received basic counseling information. TOP OUTREACH & EDUCATION PROGRAMS Team Travels – Screening, Testing & Counseling
Our testing team travels year – round throughout the state providing education, testing and follow – up counseling to persons through the public school systems, businesses and health fairs. To schedule education or screening, contact our office at 404-755-1641 or email us at
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Screening is also available at the Foundation weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. TOP Community Education & Health Fairs
The Foundation provides community education seminars and workshops for organizations in the state of Georgia about Sickle Cell Disease and other abnormal hemoglobin conditions. Additionally, our staff participates in health fairs at the request of community organizations, churches, businesses/corporations, and other agencies in Georgia. Education, screening and other activities may be offered to your group. Call us to schedule our participation at your health fair. TOP PATIENT SERVICES Camp New Hope
Camp New Hope is a six-day summer retreat for children with sickle cell disease, ages 6 through 17 years. The camp creates an environment for children to “just be kids”. Patients are taught to accept their limitations, develop realistic attitudes toward their capabilities in order to maximize their potential, and develop a stronger appreciation of them-selves, (i.e. self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-motivation). Traditional camp activities are offered in this supervised program. Camp New Hope is supported by a grant from Fulton County Department of Human Services and the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta. TOP The McGhee Enrichment Center
The center provides a number of activities and services for school age patients with sickle cell disease. The activities and services include an after school homework assistance and tutorial program with a transportation component; an eight – part Life Skills Series; summer specialty camps (computers, language arts, math, etc); educational and cultural fields trips; SAT/ACT preparation classes; a state of the art computer center with full internet access. Volunteers and grant from the Fulton County Department of Human Services and Fulton County FRESH program support the activities and services of the center. TOP Dr. Nelson S. McGhee Jr. Scholarship Program
Formerly known as Sickle Cell Achievers Scholarship Program. Patients pursuing post-secondary education are invited to complete for scholarships worth up to $2,500 which will assist them in reaching their careers goals. TOP Counseling
The Foundation also offers psychosocial counseling for patients and family members. TOP Other Patient Services
The Foundation offers limited emergency financial assistance, physician referrals and other services to enhance the lives of those affected by sickle cell disease. TOP | 
