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Located within Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, the Pediatric Sickle Cell Program is designed to get children with sickle cell disease into a variety of specialty care routines as quickly as possible.

A team of specialists comprised of University of Florida faculty physicians and skilled nursing staff provides a broad range of services to children and their families, from genetic counseling and medical management, to education and emotional support. A particular emphasis is placed on empowering older teens to take control of their lives and their health.