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Michigan Hemoglobinopathy Quality Improvement Program
Centering Voices: Michigan's Plan to Address Sickle Cell Disease Across the Lifespan
More than ten years ago, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) set out to better understand the experiences of people living with SCD. The goal of that work was to find gaps in health care and support services. Since then, and with invaluable insight from individuals living with SCD, caregivers, advocates and providers, Michigan has worked to address these gaps through statewide activities aimed at improving the SCD care system.
Strategic PlanMichigan's Hemoglobinopathy Quality Improvement Program
Michigan's Hemoglobinopathy Quality Improvement Program (HemQIP) is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children and adults living with hemoglobinopathies, particularly sickle cell disease (SCD), through a comprehensive public health approach. Since 1987, Michigan's Newborn Screening Program has identified infants with SCD, helping ensure early intervention and lifelong support.
Explore our website to learn more about SCD and sickle cell trait (SCT), access resources for families and healthcare professionals, and stay informed about news, events, and community partnerships that advance HemQIP's mission. You can also discover newsletters, reports, data highlights and infographics, which help guide strategic planning and inform efforts to address the needs of individuals living with hemoglobinopathies across Michigan. To get started, watch our introductory video to learn more about HemQIP’s ongoing work to support the SCD community.
Last updated: 4/17/2026