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 Planin collaboration with local, state and national partners. It also conducts newborn screening follow-upand provides support for a statewide network of genetic diagnosis and counseling services. The Genetics Resource Centerincludes 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. 

News
CDC Awards Programmatic Funding to Support Breast Cancer Genomics 

What's New?
2011 Birth Defects Annual Report  
MHSAA Student-Athlete Physical Exam Form 
Cancer Family History Guide 
Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young (SCDY) Surveillance and Prevention Project 
Michigan BioTrust for Health 
Promoting Cancer Genomics Best Practices  

 
Read more about… 

Birth Defects Prevention and Follow-up (pdf) 

Folic Acid Outreach/Multivitamin Distribution (pdf) 

Diabetes, Genetics and Genomics 

Genetics to Genomics Curriculum for Teachers 

Michigan Cancer Genetics Alliance 

Region 4 Genetics Collaborative 

Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young (Report) 

 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 

Michigan Monitor Fall 2009 
(Birth Defects Newsletter) 

Teens with Diabetes Fact Card 
(Resource)