Resources

Genetics Policy Hub

The National Coordinating Center for the Regional Genetics Networks (NCC) is pleased to develop and share resources related to genetics policy across the U.S. Within the hub, you can find the latest legislation and regulation at the state and federal level, latest information on Medicaid coverage policy, information about specific policy topics and related to policy statements from national organizations, and much more!

Link to resource:
https://geneticspolicy.nccrcg.org/

Resources for Families of Infants and Toddlers with Special Health Needs – Spanish

This pamphlet, translated in Spanish, provides contact information for some of the Michigan resources and programs available to help families who have children with special needs such as family support services, special health care, early intervention, special education, and financial support.

Link to resource:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Public-Health-Genomics/MDHHS-Birth-Defects-Resource_SP-Edits.pdf?rev=56a18298a81740d1bc784cd7ae9ffff2&hash=36F259C787EB5637B72FD98B0644D169

MI HEARTSafe School Virtual Workshop – January 2022

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services hosted a virtual workshop for schools to learn how to become HEARTSafe. The workshop addressed a variety of topics including sudden cardiac death, legislative requirements on cardiac emergency response plans, CPR/AED education, cardiac emergency response drills and an interactive element reviewing the updated application.

Link to resource:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeR9lb-nvek