This amendment to the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act prevents employers from refusing to hire an individual because of their genetic information. This also prohibits employers from requiring genetic testing as a condition of employment.
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Michigan DNA Profiling Act- Criminal Investigations
This amendment to the DNA Profiling act regulates the collection, retention, disposal and disclosure of DNA samples and identification profiles used in criminal investigations.
Michigan Legislation
This website allows the ability to search for laws and bills that are actively being pursued or already incorporated in the Michigan legislature.
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.
Children’s Hospital of Michigan Metabolic Clinic
The Metabolic Clinic provides lifelong follow-up and treatment for individuals diagnosed with inborn errors of metabolism through newborn screening.
Newborn Screening Endocrine Follow-Up Program
The NBS Endocrine Follow-Up Program is located at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Division of Endocrinology which coordinates follow-up for babies who test positive for congenital hypothyroidism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
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
Michigan Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (EHDI)
This overview of Michigan’s EHDI Program explains the process of identification, intervention, and follow-up for newborns with congenital hearing loss.
Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_21429---,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_21429---,00.html
Genomics Competencies for Public Health Professionals
This document from the CDC of genomic competencies is intended to create awareness to pubic health employees to the potential role of genetic information for preventing disease and incorporate them into their public health specialities.
Link to resource:
http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/translation/competencies/#epidemiology
http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/translation/competencies/#epidemiology
Good Laboratory Practices For Biochemical Genetic Testing and Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disorders
This Morbidity and Mortality Report from the CDC focuses on ensuring and improving the quality of genetic laboratory services and public health outcomes.
Link to resource:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr6102.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr6102.pdf