The purpose of the Sickle Cell Follow-up grant program is to increase access to hematology centers to assure the availability of statewide services to families in Illinois who have a newborn or child with a sickling disorder or trait. Medical services are those related to diagnosis and treatment of sickle cell or other hemoglobinopathies and include, but are not limited to patient assessment, counseling, laboratory services and long-term patient care, as clinically indicated.