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Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter
Contacting us during this COVID-19 emergency:
We are here to serve you during this time of emergency! If you call, please speak slowly when leaving a detailed message and a number to reach you. Be assured that messages are checked throughout the day and that you will receive a return call. Thank you! Please stay safe!
We Are... Our Mission A Global Disease
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) psychosocial, social service and advocacy agency established in 1982. SCDAA/PDVC provides resources and assistance to children, adolescents, and families affected by sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait in Philadelphia, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northhampton, Pike, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties.
The mission of SCDAA/PDVC is to serve as a vehicle and resource center for the psychosocial and social service needs of children, adolescents, adults and families affected by sickle cell disease. SCDAA/PDVC seeks to develop, manage and allocate resources in partnership with hospitals, charitable organizations community based organizations and social service agencies.
Sickle Cell Disease is a global disease that affects close to 100,000 people in the United States with those of African descent being affected in the greatest numbers. In addition, people of Hispanic, Mediterranean, Native American, Asian, Sicilian,Greek, Italian, Indian and Turkish ancestry are also affected, but in smaller percentages.
STAFF BOARD of DIRECTORS
Stanley A. Simpkins, BS: Executive Directorssimpkins@sicklecelldisorder.com
Rev. Zemoria Brandon, BSW: Social Worker Administratorzbrandon@verizon.net
Murine L. Chandler, BSW, CHW: Program Director mchandler@sicklecelldisorder.com
Rev. Zemoria Brandon, BSW: Social Worker Administratorzbrandon@verizon.net
Murine L. Chandler, BSW, CHW: Program Director mchandler@sicklecelldisorder.com
Anthony R. Phillips, BS; Chairman
Joan Lambright, MS, BS Treasurer
Tammi C. Britt, DNP, MSN, RN; Secretary
Aramide Ayorinde, Ph. D; Board Member
Janée N. Burkhalter, Ph.D; Board Member
David Q. Jones, Esq; Board Member
Wilhelmina J. Young, CLM; Board Member
Stanley A. Simpkins, BS; Key Employee
Stanley A. Simpkins, BS; Key Employee
5300 Wynnefield Avenue 215-471-8686 phone Philadelphia, PA 19131 215 471-7441 fax Email: scdaa.pdvc@sicklecelldisorder.com
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