Diet for Life treatment for individuals with inborn errors of metabolism requires access to multiple types of medical foods, formulas, medications and supplements along with careful diet monitoring and modifications by specialists throughout the lifespan. Michigan and national resources are provided here to help understand and access insurance coverage for these products.
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Michigan Newborn Screening Program
This public health program, required by Michigan Law, helps find babies with rare but serious medical conditions that require early treatment.
Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_4916-64851--,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_4916-64851--,00.html
Genetics Home Reference
This website provides information about the effects of genetic variations on human health with details on genetic conditions, genes, and chromosomes.
Link to resource:
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/
Michigan Newborn Screening Brochure – Spanish
This Spanish MDHHS brochure on the Newborn Screening Program explains the screening process, why it is done, and what happens if it suggests a potential health problem.
Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/MI_NBS_Spanish_333591_7.pdf
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/MI_NBS_Spanish_333591_7.pdf
Michigan Newborn Screening Brochure – Arabic
This Arabic MDHHS brochure on the Newborn Screening Program explains the screening process, why it is done, and what happens if it suggests a potential health problem.
Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/MI_NBS_Arabic_333590_7.pdf
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/MI_NBS_Arabic_333590_7.pdf
Michigan Newborn Screening Brochure – English
This MDHHS brochure on the Newborn Screening Program explains the screening process, why it is done, and what happens if it suggests a potential health problem.
Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/newborn_screening_broc_110897_7.pdf
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/newborn_screening_broc_110897_7.pdf
Birth Defects and Genetic Conditions Resources
This virtual version of the Birth Defects Toolkit provides links to Michigan resources for families and professionals that may be helpful in caring for children with birth defects and a variety of genetic conditions.