Gov. Pritzker signs executive order in effort to create equity in sickle cell disease treatment

  • 📰 ABC7Chicago
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 15 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 9%
  • Publisher: 63%

Health Health Headlines News

Health Health Latest News,Health Health Headlines

Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order on how the state treats sickle cell disease Monday.

Monday, March 18, 2024 5:26PMCHICAGO --The blood disorder affects about 100,000 people in the U.S. Most of them are African American.Treatment can be costly, with medications and regular blood transfusions.

Speaking from La Rabida Children's Hospital, he announced a new Advisory Council that will bring together state resources, using the expertise of national, state, provider and sickle cell disease advocates. Patients will be prioritized in developing and implementing solutions.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 284. in HEALTH

Health Health Latest News, Health Health Headlines