The Special Care for Special Kids guide was created to provide general information that may assist parents of infants or children with any type of special healthcare need. This guide is meant to help parents start building a ‘medical home’ for their child together with their primary care providers.
Keyword: primary care
Health Care Programs Eligibility
Health care coverage is available to children, adults and families who meet certain eligibility requirements with the goal to ensure that essential health care services are made available to those who otherwise do not have the financial resources to afford them.
Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2945_5100-35199--,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2945_5100-35199--,00.html
Birth Defects Statistics
Michigan birth defects statistics arranged by county or local health department.
Link to resource:
http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/pha/osr/Chi/BirthDefects/frame.asp
http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/pha/osr/Chi/BirthDefects/frame.asp
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.