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MDHHS Cancer Genomics Program

Michigan’s Cancer Genomics Program provides information about hereditary cancer syndromes, such as Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer and Lynch Syndrome. Resources for patients, patient advocates, health care providers, and professionals are available.

Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-73971_4911_4916_47257_68337-354431--,00.html

Familial Hypercholesterolemia Press Release

Michigan Recognizes Familial Hypercholesterolemia Awareness Day, Encourages Cholesterol Screening.

Link to resource:
http://michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-8347-338172--,00.html

Familial Hypercholesterolemia Awareness Day

Wednesday September 24, 2014 was declared Familial Hypercholesterolemia Awareness Day in Michigan by Governor Snyder.

Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_59874-338192--,00.html

Ovid-Elsie School staff honored for saving teen’s life

Video and news article on the heroic actions that took place saving a teenagers life.

Link to resource:
http://www.wilx.com/home/headlines/School-Honors-People-For-Saving-Teens-Life--187832801.html

Too Young To Die – An update on the Impact of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young in Michigan 1999-2011

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is pleased to present this updated report detailing the impact of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in Michigan young people under age 40—an issue of grave public health concern.

Link to resource:
http://michigan.gov/documents/mdch/6-18_SCDY_Report_FINAL_June2012_389619_7.pdf

After Newborn Screening: Your Baby’s Blood Spots – Michigan BioTrust for Health Consent Brochure

A helpful brochure from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services of facts about consenting for researchers to use your child’s residual blood spots for future health research.

Link to resource:
http://michigan.gov/documents/mdch/Biotrust_Book_327197_7.pdf

Pre-Participation Sports Screening For Michigan Student Athletes

This pre-participation sports physical examination form must be filled out before any Michigan student practices with any athletic team. This form helps determine if a student is physically fit to participate in a variety of sports depending on their family history and personal health issues.

Link to resource:
https://www.mhsaa.com/portals/0/Documents/health%20safety/physical2page.pdf

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.

Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_4916_47257---,00.html

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

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

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