Colorado Sickle Cell Plan
The state of Colorado is home to several diverse populations, including 262,000 African Americans and 1,297,000 of Hispanic heritage, with a rapidly growing community of over 45,500 African immigrants. Based on population estimates and available data, the number of individuals in Colorado living with sickle cell disease is thought to be ~400. Most live along the Front Range of Colorado in the Denver metropolitan area, Colorado Springs 60 miles to the south and Fort Collins 65 miles to the north. Each year there are 16-20 infants born in Colorado with a hemoglobinopathy, of which 10-14 have sickle cell disease, all of which are detected by universal newborn screening.
The University of Colorado Sickle Cell Program has developed a Colorado Sickle Cell State Action Plan for 2026, in collaboration with statewide stakeholders, to enhance collaboration and focused efforts in coordinated clinical care, research and education activities across the state.
The University of Colorado Sickle Cell Program has developed a Colorado Sickle Cell State Action Plan for 2026, in collaboration with statewide stakeholders, to enhance collaboration and focused efforts in coordinated clinical care, research and education activities across the state.