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Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

A group of inherited blood disorders where red blood cells become C-shaped (like a sickle) and stiff, blocking blood flow and causing pain, infection, and organ damage.

Sickle Cell Trait (SCT)

Occurs when someone inherits one sickle cell gene from one parent. Most people with SCT live normal lives, but they can pass the gene to their children.

House Resolution

A type of legislative measure passed only by the House of Representatives to express its opinion, call for action, or address matters within its jurisdiction. It does not become law.

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

A U.S. government department responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)

A medical procedure that replaces unhealthy blood-forming stem cells with healthy ones, currently the only known cure for sickle cell disease.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program primarily for people aged 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease.

Medicaid