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Deadline Extended for the Sickle Cell Task Force

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Applications Due: October 26, 2026.

If you’re interested in issues related to sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait, you may want to apply to be a member of the Sickle Cell Task Force.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission executive commissioner will appoint members to the task force to serve a term expiring August 31, 2027, or 2028.

More information:

Task Force website: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/newborn-screening-program/sickle-cell-task-force

Task Force contact: Priscilla Mackin, newbornadvisory@dshs.texas.gov