This MDHHS unit provides statewide epidemiological leadership and expertise for the maternal and child health programs that support women and children in Michigan.
Keyword: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
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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.
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Reported Referral for Genetic Counseling or BRCA 12 Testing Among United States Physicians
Guest PowerPoint presentation in March 2012 at the Michigan Cancer Genetics Alliance (MCGA) membership meeting.
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Integrating Genomics Into Primary Care: The NSGC Collaborative Services Summit
Guest PowerPoint presentation in March 2012 at the Michigan Cancer Genetics Alliance (MCGA) membership meeting.
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Family and Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes Implications for Future
Guest PowerPoint presentation in August 2011 at the Michigan Cancer Genetics Alliance (MCGA) membership meeting.
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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.
Link to resource:
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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.
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Cancer Genomics Terminology Fact Sheet
A list of common cancer genomics terminology and definitions.
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Genetics and Genomics Resources List for Public Health
PDF Resource List of Online Links Developed By MDCH in 2006
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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