Crescent Cares - Crescent Foundation

To address SCD disparities in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, we established a Community Health Worker program in 2020. Our Community Health Workers (CHWs) are passionate advocates for individuals living with SCD to ensure they receive the highest level of compassionate healthcare and social services. In addition to providing support to patients and their families, they conduct research and outreach, offer health education, and case management.

To refer an individual living with SCD, simply click below.

Referral Request Form Transportation Request Form

WHAT WE OFFER

A growing body of evidence-based practices demonstrates that implementing a CHW program is a solution that delivers meaningful and measurable results to hospitals and health systems. Research has shown that CHW programs have resulted in an average savings of $2,245 per patient served, and hospitals and health systems can save $2.28 for every $1.00 it invests in a CHW program – all while improving the health outcomes of patients and communities.

Advocacy for individuals living and community needs.

Assistance in navigating the health and human services systems.

We aim to bridge the gap between the SCD community and the health and social services systems.

Direct services such as trainings and educational services, at-home visitations, phone calls, and additional outreach.

Build individual and community capacity.

E.A.R.T.H Program

Crescent Cares is thrilled to address healthcare and maternal health disparities that affect the Sickle Cell community disproportionately through our new Equitable Access To Rejuvenating Therapeutic Healthcare (E.A.R.T.H.) grant. The E.A.R.T.H. program will help minimize barriers to comprehensive, culturally sensitive and holistic providers, therapies and resources that support the quality of life for Sickle Cell Warriors by making doula services, midwifery, therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy accessible.

Starting April 1, 2024, please submit a Crescent Cares referral form to learn more!

Who's Eligible: All ages. Anybody with a Sickle Cell Diagnosis
Where: TBD upon registration

For more information contact, Melissa Echeverry at melissa@crescentfoundationscd.org

Disclaimer: Resources are limited in availability and may not be able to fulfill all requests or requirements. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to allocate resources effectively.

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CONTACT US

CrescentCares@crescentfoundationscd.org

Call us directly at 215-614-5880.

Text us at 215-614-5990.

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