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Session: Abstract Breakout Session I Health Services / Outcomes Research

The Role of Municipal Department of Health in Advancing Sickle Cell Disease Care and Policy: Lessons from New York City

Sunday, June 8, 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM ET
Location: 303B

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the role of a municipal health department in advancing sickle cell disease (SCD) policy, surveillance, and education using New York City as a case study.
  • Analyze public health strategies implemented by NYC DOHMH to address systemic disparities in SCD care, including DAMA tracking, trait counseling, and environmental comorbidity research.
  • Evaluate the impact of provider education initiatives and health advisories on emergency department stigma reduction and evidence-based care for individuals with SCD.
  • dentify transferable lessons from NYC’s approach that may inform SCD interventions in other urban settings with similar public health and health equity challenges.