Division of Public Health-Sickle Cell Benefit Plan Formulary-November 2022 (PDF, 504 KB) 12/14/22
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The North Carolina Division of Public Health, Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section, Infant and Community Health Branch has released a Request for Applications (RFA)# A416- Provide Care Coordination, Counseling and Education Services to Sickle Cell Clients, Families and Communities in Select North Carolina Counties for FY 2026-2028. Please go to https://wicws.dph.ncdhhs.gov/ or https://ncsicklecellprogram.dph.ncdhhs.gov/ to download the following:
Eligibility:
The North Carolina Sickle Cell Syndrome Program is seeking applications from organizations to offer services in local communities to individuals with sickle cell disease, sickle cell trait and related blood disorders. Public agencies, non-profit organizations, local health departments, area health education centers and federally qualified health centers that provide services in one or more of the following 19 counties are eligible to apply for funds under this RFA. The 19 counties include: Alamance, Carteret, Caswell, Craven, Cumberland, Forsyth, Greene, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Jones, Lenoir, Mecklenburg, Onslow, Pamlico, Randolph, Robeson, Rockingham, and Wayne.
How to Apply:
The announcement of the RFA and instructions for receiving the RFA will be posted at the following DHHS website on 10/03/2024-https://wicws.dph.ncdhhs.gov/ and on the North Carolina Sickle Cell Syndrome Program’s website - https://ncsicklecellprogram.dph.ncdhhs.gov/ and may be sent to prospective agencies and organizations via email, direct mail and/or the Program’s website.
All prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a Bidder’s Conference/Microsoft Teams meeting on 10/9/2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:30pm. To participate, please send an email stating your intention to participate in the Microsoft Teams Meeting to Kimberly.Leathers@dhhs.nc.gov on or before 5:00 pm on October 8, 2024.
Written questions concerning the specifications in this Request for Applications will be received until close of business on 10/15/2024. As an addendum to this RFA, a summary of all questions will be posted on https://wicws.dph.ncdhhs.gov/ & https://ncsicklecellprogram.dph.ncdhhs.gov/ by 10/22/2024.
Deadline for Submission: 5:00 pm on Wednesday November 6, 2024
Application Process Summary Dates
10/2/2024 Request for Applications released to eligible applicants.
10/9/2024 Bidder’s Conference / Teleconference.
10/15/2024 End of Q&A period. All questions due in writing by 5pm.
10/22/2024 Answers to Questions released to all applicants, as an addendum to the RFA.
11/6/2024 Applications due by 5pm.
11/26/2024 Successful applicants will be notified.
06/1/2025 Contract begins.
Direct all inquiries concerning this RFA to: Kimberly Leathers, Kimberly.Leathers@dhhs.nc.gov
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH - CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The North Carolina Sickle Cell Syndrome Program was established in 1973. The program is part of the Department of Health and Human Services > Women, Infant and Community Wellness Section.
The mission of the NC Sickle Cell Syndrome Program is to promote the health and well-being of persons with sickle cell disease through the reduction of morbidity and mortality and the heightened awareness of the disease and its complications. The program provides comprehensive services to individuals and their families affected by sickle cell disease and other hemoglobin disorders, and offers genetic counseling and education to the general public. Through the implementation of a systematic, statewide approach to service delivery, the program provides infants, children, adolescents and adults affected by sickle cell disease with newborn screening follow up, care coordination, referrals to clinical and related services, and sickle cell educational materials and information.
The North Carolina Sickle Cell Syndrome Program is committed to providing quality care and services through its network of Regional Sickle Cell Educator Counselors, comprehensive medical centers and community-based organizations. The program works closely with the Governor’s appointed Council on Sickle Cell Disease and Other Blood Disorders to address the changing needs and issues of the sickle cell community. By working together, these organizations "Bring Hope and a Brighter Future" to persons living with sickle cell disease and their families.
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