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.
Audience: Public Health
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
MI HEARTSafe Schools Map
A map of the current number of MI HEARTSafe Schools per Michigan County.
MiHEARTSafe School Program FAQ
List of common questions, answers and reminders that may help you better understand the application process and the MI HEARTSafe School Program.
September 2015: Newborn Screening Awareness Month
Governor Snyder declares September Newborn Screening Awareness Month.
Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_59874-363596--,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_59874-363596--,00.html
Newborn Screening 50th Anniversary
A review of the Michigan Newborn Screening Program and various recognitions during the 50th anniversary year in 2015.
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/
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
Familial Hypercholesterolemia Awareness Day
Wednesday September 24, 2014 was declared Familial Hypercholesterolemia Awareness Day in Michigan by Governor Snyder.
Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_59874-338192--,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_59874-338192--,00.html