Guest PowerPoint presentation in March 2012 at the Michigan Cancer Genetics Alliance (MCGA) membership meeting.
Language: English
Family and Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes Implications for Future
Guest PowerPoint presentation in August 2011 at the Michigan Cancer Genetics Alliance (MCGA) membership meeting.
MCGA Guide to the Genetic Counseling Process
Guide to the Genetic Counseling Process created in partnership by the MCGA, Michigan Department of Community Health, and the Michigan Cancer Consortium. This brief guide to the Genetic services visit provides an overview of genetic services providers and access to the MCGA Directory of Cancer Genetic Services Providers in Michigan.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Genomics and Genetic Disorders Section
Area within MDHHS that provides assessment, policy development, and assurance related to newborn screening, birth defects, genetic disorders, cancer genomics, and the use of genomics in public health programs.
CDC Family History Public Health Initiative
In 2002, the Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG) started the Family History Public Health Initiative to increase awareness of family history as an important risk factor for common chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes and to promote programs aimed at reducing the burden of these diseases.
Link to resource:
http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory/famhist.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory/famhist.htm
Cancer Genomics Terminology Fact Sheet
A list of common cancer genomics terminology and definitions.
Genetics and Genomics Resources List for Public Health
PDF Resource List of Online Links Developed By MDCH in 2006
State of Michigan Proclamations
Increase awareness of significant issues in Michigan by requesting a new proclamation or viewing past proclamations.
Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_59874---,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_59874---,00.html
Newborn Screening/BioTrust for Health Resources Order Form
Order these great resources from the MDHHS Newborn Screening and BioTrust for Health programs including; brochures, pocket script cards, and an educational video.
Cancer Genomics Resources Order Form
Order these great informational MDHHS cancer genomics resources including; family history fact cards, the cancer family history guide and informed consent booklet.
Link to resource:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/ResourcesOrderForm_344669_7.pdf
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/ResourcesOrderForm_344669_7.pdf