Provided by Johns Hopkins University, the world’s largest information resource for pediatric and adult congenital heart disease.
Link to resource:
http://www.pted.org/
http://www.pted.org/
Keyword: Health
Michigan Public Health Code
This Michigan act is to protect and promote public health and provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities.
MDHHS Folic Acid Information
Helpful information on folic acid and how it helps prevent birth defects.
MDHHS Birth Defects Additional Resources
Michigan and National Birth Defects resources.
MDHHS Birth Defects Data and Statistics
The Michigan Birth Defects Registry (MBDR) tracks more than 1,000 diagnoses of birth defects. This allows the Prevention program to ensure certain populations receive appropriate services and follow-up.
MDHHS Birth Defects Education and Outreach Program
The Michigan Birth Defects Prevention program strives to prevent birth defects and provide support for all Michigan families affected with birth defects.
MDHHS Before and During Pregnancy
Preconception Health is a woman’s health before becoming pregnant. To reduce the chance of poor health outcomes for your baby, it is important for a woman to be as healthy as possible before conception.
Preconception Health and Health Care
Whether or not a woman or man plans to have a baby one day, preconception health is important. This website provides information for men and women on preconception health, planning pregnancy and reproductive life plans and free materials, and clinical care recommendations for health professionals.
Link to resource:
http://www.cdc.gov/preconception/index.html
http://www.cdc.gov/preconception/index.html
Caring Bridge
Providing free personal and private website space to communicate and show support, CaringBridge connects people experiencing a significant health challenge.
Link to resource:
http://www.caringbridge.org/
http://www.caringbridge.org/
Medline Plus
This resource provides up-to-date health information about diseases, conditions and wellness issues in language all can understand.
Link to resource:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/