UF Health C.B. McIntosh Pediatric Sickle Cell Program

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A team of specialists comprised of University of Florida faculty physicians, Nemours Children’s Clinic physicians and a skilled staff of UF Health Jacksonville nurses provides a broad range of services to children and their families,

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Although the program moved to Nemours Children’s Clinic in 2009, many services are still provided through the UF Health C.B. McIntosh Pediatric Sickle Cell Center, including:

Trait testing/counseling, newborn screenings, hemoglobin counseling
Community education to schools, hospitals, health departments, day cares and churches
Annual re-evaluations and psychological testing
Children’s Medical Services (CMS) on-site enrollment
Inpatient hospital visitation
Tutorial services
Camp Boggy Creek (for children with serious illnesses)
Support groups
Social worker to identify social issues for work or school