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Code of Virginia
Title 32.1. Health
Chapter 2. Disease Prevention and Control
7/4/2026

§ 32.1-73.21:1. Sickle Cell Trait Awareness and Education Program.

The Department shall establish and administer the Sickle Cell Trait Awareness and Education Program (the Program) to (i) conduct public awareness campaigns; (ii) provide educational resources; (iii) provide training to professionals, including health care providers, genetic counselors, school nurses, and educators; (iv) conduct community outreach; and (v) coordinate with existing infrastructure for screening and treatment of sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease. The Program shall provide information on screening services conducted pursuant to §§ 32.1-68 and 32.1-73.21 and newborn screening conducted pursuant to Article 7 (§ 32.1-65 et seq.).

2026, c. 846.

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