The NNSGRC provides information and resources in the area of newborn screening and genetics to benefit health professionals, the public health community, consumers, and government officials.
Keyword: pediatrics
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Newborn Screening Online Training Course
The Newborn Screening Online Training Course is designed to help you better understand and carry out your role with the newborn screening program in your hospital. It is designed to be helpful for anyone a part of the newborn screening process including clerical staff, phlebotomy/laboratory staff, nurses, physicians, midwives, and mailroom staff.
Link to resource:
http://training.mihealth.org/coursedetail.htm#newborn -
Michigan Genetic Counseling Services: A Guide to Genetics Referral
A Michigan guide of genetics clinics and guidelines for genetic referral for providers of early intervention and those serving children with special needs.
Link to resource:
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March of Dimes Diabetes in Pregnancy
A quick reference fact sheet for health professionals on women with preexisting diabetes during pregnancy containing important steps for before, during and after pregnancy.
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Michigan Diabetes Prevention Program
Information on diabetes prevention in Michigan, specifically type 2 diabetes and prediabetes and other public health programs that support this initiative.
Link to resource:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/chronicdiseases/diabetes -
Diabetes Publications for Patients
A variety of orderable publications on diabetes from the National Diabetes Education Program.
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Diabetes in Michigan Resources
The Michigan Diabetes Outreach Network has a wide variety of Michigan resources from education modules, resource guides, to schedules of community events and educational handouts. Independent study modules provide free continuing education credits for nurses and dietitians.
Link to resource:
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American Diabetes Association – Food & Fitness
A collection of good nutrition tips, information on managing a well-balanced diet and ways to control weight from the American Diabetes Association.
Link to resource:
https://diabetes.org/food-nutrition/eating-healthy -
Diabetes Diet
If you’re battling diabetes, eating right can save your life! Find recipes and resources to start eating right today!
Link to resource:
https://www.healthcentral.com/condition/diabetes