A map of the current number of MI HEARTSafe Schools per Michigan County.
Language: English
MiHEARTSafe School Program FAQ
List of common questions, answers and reminders that may help you better understand the application process and the MI HEARTSafe School Program.
September 2015: Newborn Screening Awareness Month
Governor Snyder declares September Newborn Screening Awareness Month.
Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_59874-363596--,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_59874-363596--,00.html
Newborn Screening 50th Anniversary
A review of the Michigan Newborn Screening Program and various recognitions during the 50th anniversary year in 2015.
Baby’s First Test
Many parents are unaware of the conditions included in screening, or that it varies from state to state. Baby’s First Test brings together resources to help guide parents and health professionals alike.
Link to resource:
https://www.babysfirsttest.org/
https://www.babysfirsttest.org/
Hereditary GI Cancers: Chemoprevention and Risk Assessment
PowerPoint presentation by guest speaker Dr. Elena Stoffel at the Michigan Cancer Genetics Alliance (MCGA) membership meeting in March 2015.
CHD Awareness Week 2015
February 7-14, 2015 has been declared Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
FASD Prevention Project Videos
Learn more about how you can help detect and address risky drinking with women that are pregnant or of child-bearing age.
GeneEd – Genetics, Education, Discovery
GeneEd Web, developed and maintained by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Human Genome Institute (NHGRI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is a safe and useful resource for students and teachers in grades 9 – 12 to learn genetics. The Web site allows the user to explore topics such as Cell Biology, DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Heredity/Inheritance Patterns, Epigenetics/Inheritance and the Environment, Genetic Conditions, Evolution, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, DNA Forensics, and Top Issues in Genetics.
Link to resource:
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/
Check Your Knowledge: Diabetes and Pregnancy
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. How much do you know about diabetes during pregnancy?
Link to resource:
https://www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/pregnancy-diabetes/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/pregnancy-diabetes/index.html