The MDHHS Genomics Program initiated a surveillance system to further assess the impact of SCDY and identify action steps for prevention. This website provides links, events, and data on SCDY.
Audience: Patients and Families
Critical Congenital Heart Disease Newborn Screening Program
The Michigan Newborn Screening Program added screening for critical congenital heart defects using pulse oximetry for all newborns to the panel on April 1, 2014.
After Newborn Screening: Your Baby’s Blood Spots – Michigan BioTrust for Health Consent Brochure
A helpful brochure from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services of facts about consenting for researchers to use your child’s residual blood spots for future health research.
Pre-Participation Sports Screening For Michigan Student Athletes
This pre-participation sports physical examination form must be filled out before any Michigan student practices with any athletic team. This form helps determine if a student is physically fit to participate in a variety of sports depending on their family history and personal health issues.
Breast Cancer Genetic Counseling and Testing Patient Education Online Module
Online patient tool with educational sections to help you learn about the genetics of breast cancer and genetic testing. It presents the benefits and risks of getting tested for breast cancer risk in six educational modules developed by expert health care professionals in the field of genetic counseling.
Link to resource:
https://migrc.org/brca/index.html
https://migrc.org/brca/index.html
MCGA Guide to the Genetic Counseling Process
Guide to the Genetic Counseling Process created in partnership by the MCGA, Michigan Department of Community Health, and the Michigan Cancer Consortium. This brief guide to the Genetic services visit provides an overview of genetic services providers and access to the MCGA Directory of Cancer Genetic Services Providers in Michigan.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Genomics and Genetic Disorders Section
Area within MDHHS that provides assessment, policy development, and assurance related to newborn screening, birth defects, genetic disorders, cancer genomics, and the use of genomics in public health programs.
CDC Family History Public Health Initiative
In 2002, the Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG) started the Family History Public Health Initiative to increase awareness of family history as an important risk factor for common chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes and to promote programs aimed at reducing the burden of these diseases.
Link to resource:
http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory/famhist.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory/famhist.htm
Cancer Genomics Terminology Fact Sheet
A list of common cancer genomics terminology and definitions.
State of Michigan Proclamations
Increase awareness of significant issues in Michigan by requesting a new proclamation or viewing past proclamations.
Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_59874---,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_59874---,00.html