Welcome to The Scott Center for Observation Treatment and Transition
The S.C.O.T.T. Organization
Who We Are
The Scott Center for Observation Treatment and Transition (S.C.O.T.T.) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2022 that assists families and individuals with sickle cell disease in transitioning from pediatric to adult care and minimizing infant mortality in communities of color. This community-based organization bridges the gap between medical professionals and patients by advocating on a medical, educational, or familial level.
Our Sole Purpose is....
To eliminate health disparities in underserved communities;
To act as a liaison among medical professionals;
To remove mental health stigmas;
To reduce infant mortality in communities of color; and
To educate and empower our families to achieve better health outcomes.
Our Mission
"Our mission is to continue to build the community in the face of health inequities impacting communities of color by bridging the educational awareness, policy, and outreach gaps between the community and healthcare professionals."
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"What Dr. Shurney Taught Me" follows the journey through different events this sickle cell warrior may have experienced living with sickle cell disease. The goal of the book is to raise awareness on sickle cell disease and give friends and family a better understanding of what someone afflicted may endure in their lifetime.