This infographic provides information in Spanish on how women can protect their baby during pregnancy.
Keyword: Genetics
GeneEd – Genetics, Education, Discovery
GeneEd Web, developed and maintained by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Human Genome Institute (NHGRI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is a safe and useful resource for students and teachers in grades 9 – 12 to learn genetics. The Web site allows the user to explore topics such as Cell Biology, DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Heredity/Inheritance Patterns, Epigenetics/Inheritance and the Environment, Genetic Conditions, Evolution, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, DNA Forensics, and Top Issues in Genetics.
Link to resource:
http://geneed.nlm.nih.gov/
http://geneed.nlm.nih.gov/
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Genetics and Genomics Resources List for Public Health
PDF Resource List of Online Links Developed By MDCH in 2006