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.
Audience: Providers
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
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
Newborn Screening/BioTrust for Health Resources Order Form
Order these great resources from the MDHHS Newborn Screening and BioTrust for Health programs including; brochures, pocket script cards, and an educational video.
Cancer Genomics Resources Order Form
Order these great informational MDHHS cancer genomics resources including; family history fact cards, the cancer family history guide and informed consent booklet.
Link to resource:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/ResourcesOrderForm_344669_7.pdf
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/ResourcesOrderForm_344669_7.pdf
MCGA/MCC Position Paper for Healthcare Providers
Currently being revised: This 2015 paper provided the position of the Michigan Cancer Genetics Alliance (MCGA) and the Michigan Cancer Consortium (MCC) on genetic testing and counseling for hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes.
Diabetes Health Professionals Resources
Resources to aide health professionals with treating prediabetes, diabetes and gestational diabetes such as reference fact sheets, free publications, continuting education opportunities and products to share with patients.
Link to resource:
https://migrc.org/Library/Infoforhealthprofessionals.html
https://migrc.org/Library/Infoforhealthprofessionals.html
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
This governmental program is responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of the entire population of women, infants and children by connecting people to services, programs, agencies, maximize resources, and increase quality and effectiveness.
Link to resource:
http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/
http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/
Health Information Privacy
This informational website containing consumer fact sheets and educational materials on the HIPAA privacy rule provides details on medical privacy and national standards to protect the privacy of personal health information.
Link to resource:
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/