O u r  V i s i o n

Improved health outcomes and enhanced
quality of life for the people of
Michigan through appropriate use of genetic
information, technology and services

The Genomics and Genetic Disorders Section provides assessment, policy development, and assurance related to newborn screening, birth defects, genetic disorders, and the use of genomics* in public health programs. Our mission is to:

• Facilitate early identification and treatment of individuals with birth defects, heritable disorders and genetic susceptibilities throughout the lifecycle;
• Coordinate educational activities that increase genetic literacy; and
• Foster collaboration to integrate advances in genomic science throughout public health and other systems of care
  

The Section is responsible for implementing the State Genetics Plan in collaboration with local, state and national partners. It also conducts newborn screening follow-up and provides support for a statewide network of genetic diagnosis and counseling services. The Genetics Resource Center includes directories of genetic service providers, state genetic support groups, and event calendar along with information on birth defects prevention, resources for families, and the role of family history in complex chronic diseases. (see full program overview)

What's New?
Michigan Monitor Fall 2009 (Birth Defects Newsletter)
Promoting Cancer Genomics Best Practices
Teens with Diabetes Fact Card (Resource)
Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young  (Report)
Diabetes, Genetics and Genomics  (RD and RN training with contact hours)

Read more about…

Birth Defects Prevention and Follow-up

Folic Acid Outreach/Multivitamin Distribution

Genetics to Genomics Curriculum for Teachers

Michigan Cancer Genetics Alliance

Region 4 Genetics Collaborative

Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young

See publications and presentations…

View documents and resource materials:

Babies with Birth Defects: Referral Guide for Michigan Hospitals

Informed Consent for Genetic Testing

Birth Defects and Genetic Conditions: Resources for Michigan Families and Professionals ( Toolkit)

Look and Feel Your Best with Folic Acid

Birth Defects Prevention Month 2008 

Michigan Genetic Counseling Services

Family History and Your
Health Newsletters

  Michigan Monitor Summer 2007   (Birth Defects Newsletter)

Family History Fact Cards

  Preventing Birth Defects

Family History Poster

Resources for Families of Infants and Toddlers with Special Health Needs

Genetic Syndrome Fact Sheets

Special Care for Special Kids:
Guide for Michigan Families

Genetics and Young Children
with Hearing Loss

State Genetics Plan Executive Summary

Guide to Genetics Referral

2009 Genomics BRFS Proposal on Direct to Consumer Marketing of Whole Genome Scans