Presentation given by Megan Myers about Kintalk.org “Empowering Families through Communication and Education” – Feb. 9, 2016 via webinar.
Audience: Patients and Families
MDHHS Cancer Genomics Program
Michigan’s Cancer Genomics Program provides information about hereditary cancer syndromes, such as Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer and Lynch Syndrome. Resources for patients, patient advocates, health care providers, and professionals are available.
1965-2015: Michigan Newborn Screening: A Public Health Success Story
Reflecting on 50 years of Michigan’s Newborn Screening Program.
Link to resource:
http://michigan.gov/documents/mdch/Newborn_Screening_Book_500007_7.pdf
http://michigan.gov/documents/mdch/Newborn_Screening_Book_500007_7.pdf
Baby’s First Test – Spanish
Hay muchos padres que no saben sobre los condiciones de las evaluaciones de recién nacidos. También, no los saben que condiciones en la lista cambian en cada estado. BabysFirstTest (La primera prueba de su bebé) ofrece recursos educativos para ayudar los padres y médicos.
Link to resource:
https://spanish.babysfirsttest.org/
https://spanish.babysfirsttest.org/
Baby’s First Test
Many parents are unaware of the conditions included in screening, or that it varies from state to state. Baby’s First Test brings together resources to help guide parents and health professionals alike.
Link to resource:
https://www.babysfirsttest.org/
https://www.babysfirsttest.org/
CHD Awareness Week 2015
February 7-14, 2015 has been declared Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
FASD Prevention Project Videos
Learn more about how you can help detect and address risky drinking with women that are pregnant or of child-bearing age.
Check Your Knowledge: Diabetes and Pregnancy
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. How much do you know about diabetes during pregnancy?
Link to resource:
https://www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/pregnancy-diabetes/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/pregnancy-diabetes/index.html
Michigan Family to Family
Resources, information and education for children and youth with special health care needs, the families who love them and the professionals who support them.
Link to resource:
https://f2fmichigan.org/
https://f2fmichigan.org/
Familial Hypercholesterolemia Press Release
Michigan Recognizes Familial Hypercholesterolemia Awareness Day, Encourages Cholesterol Screening.
Link to resource:
http://michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-8347-338172--,00.html
http://michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-8347-338172--,00.html