The Spina Bifida statistics for Alabama are as follows: Out of 10,000 births, about 3.04 babies were affected with this condition in the state. Cases of SB occurring in infants in the state of Alabama are increasing significantly. These results are according to data collected in Alabama during the period of 2001 – 2005. Current data indicate that the birth rate of babies affected with this health problem, post 2005 have increased.
Today 1,417 people with this health issue are residing in Alabama. Around 3% out of the population in the state of Alabama are of Hispanic/Latin origin, which are at higher risk of delivering babies with this birth defect.
There are many Spina Bifida clinics, hospitals, doctors and support groups in Alabama to help people affected with this condition. One clinic is located in Mobile which provides treatment for patients with this condition. There are two clinics present in Birmingham. At the University of Alabama, Birmingham there is a patient registry clinic where patients can get their names registered.
Also there are three organizations that provide extracurricular activities for children. The Spina Bifida Association of Alabama provides resources and support services in the state.
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Spina Bifida Clinics, Hospitals and Doctors in Alabama
Children’s Hospital
SB Clinic
1600 7th Avenue S.,
Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: 205-939-5281
Web site: http://www.chsys.org/
Children’s Rehab Services
SB Clinic #10
1600 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35216
Phone: 205-939-5900
Children’s Rehabilitation Service
SB Clinic
1610 Center Street
Suite A
Mobile, AL 36604
Phone: 251-439-7878
Spina Bifida Charity in Alabama
SBA of Alabama, Inc.
PO Box 13254
Birmingham, Al 35202
Phone: 256-617-1414
Email: support@sbaofal.org
Web site: www.sbaofal.org
Spina Bifida Support Groups in Alabama
The Children’s Hospital of Alabama SB Clinic Coordinator
Betsy Hopson
205-939-5281
Email: Betsy.hopson@chsys.org
Web site: http://www.chsys.org/
Spina Bifida Camps for Children in Alabama
Easter Seals Camp ASCCA
5278 Camp ASCCA Drive
Jackson’s Gap, AL 36861
OR: P.O. Box 21
Jackson’s Gap, AL 36861
Contact: John Stephenson
Voice: (256) 825-9226
Fax: (256) 825-8332
Toll Free: (800) 843-2267
Email: info@campascca.org
Web site: http://campascca.org/
Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast
Address: 2448 Gordon Smith Drive
Mobile, AL 36617
Contact: Chara Brown
Voice: (251) 300-6093
Fax: (251) 476-4303
TTY: (800) 411-0068
Email: contact@gesgc.org
Web site: http://www.goodwill-easterseals.org/
Sports & Activities in Alabama
Lakeshore Foundation
4000 Ridgeway Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
205-313-7400
Email: information@lakeshore.org
Web site: http://www.lakeshore.org/