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Because Every Baby Deserves a Healthy Start
Congenital heart defects are the most common group of birth defects, affecting 9 in 1000 newborns. Critical congenital heart diseases (CCHD) are those requiring surgery or catheter intervention in the first year of life. CCHDs remain one of the most significant causes of infant death in the United States.
Newborn Pulse Oximetry Screening for CCHD
Effective April 1, 2014, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has implemented statewide screening of all Michigan newborns for critical congenital heart disease using pulse oximetry prior to hospital discharge. The Newborn Screening Program and the CCHD Advisory Committee recommend that newborns be screened prior to hospital discharge, as close to 24 hours of age as possible, using the approved MDHHS CCHD Screening Algorithm.
News & Updates
MI CCHD Annual Report - 2022 - NEW!
MI CCHD Annual Report - 2021
-MI CCHD Annual Report - 2020
MI CCHD Annual Report - 2019
MI CCHD Annual Report - 2018
MI CCHD Screening Mandate Status
Screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) using pulse oximetry has been added to the mandated newborn screening panel in Michigan. As of April 1, 2014 screening is required for all newborns.
CCHD Screening- DATA REPORTING
As of April 1, 2014, hospitals are required to electronically submit CCHD screening data to the Michigan Newborn Screening Program.
Data Reporting through HL7 Messaging
Newborn Screening HL7 Implementation Guide
If your hospital is interested in HL7 messaging, contact Michigan Newborn Screening Follow-up Program by email: newbornscreening@michigan.gov or toll free call at 1-866-673-9939.
For additional information on data reporting contact Kristen Thompson
National Recommendations
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CCHD Parent Education Materials can now be ordered online here
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Screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) using pulse oximetry has been added to the mandated newborn screening panel in Michigan. As of April 1, 2014, screening is required for all newborns.
Pulse Oximetry Loan Program
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is pleased to offer midwives in Michigan an opportunity to obtain pulse oximetry equipment for CCHD screening as part of a loan program. The purpose of the Pulse Oximetry Equipment Loan Program for Out-of-Hospital birth attendants (midwives) is to make screening for CCHD available to all newborns in Michigan.
If you are interested please complete the application and agreement and return it (via email, fax, or mail) LOAN APPLICATION & AGREEMENT
Email: newbornscreening@michigan.gov
Fax: 517-335-9790
Mail: 333 S. Grand Ave.
PO Box 30195
Lansing, MI 48909
CCHD Data Reporting for Homebirths
CCHD Screening data reporting can be done in the homebirth community using one of the following methods:
CCHD Educational Materials
Printable Parent Handouts
CCHD Parent Education Materials can now be ordered online here
Federal & State Public Health
Technical Assistance
Other Resources
For additional information or printed materials, email newbornscreening@michigan.gov or call 517-335-4181.
Updated 01/25/2023
Printable Handouts
Online Education Tools
Additional Information and Support
Kristen Thompson, MPH (CCHD Team Lead)
Newborn Screening Program Coordinator
517-284-4992
thompsonk23@michigan.gov
Amy Rakowski, MS
Pediatric Genomics Epidemiologist
517-284-4233
rakowskia@michigan.gov
Shelby Heppe, MPH
Newborn Screening Follow-up Section Manager
517-335-9296
heppes@michigan.gov
*Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Lifecourse Epidemiology & Genomics Division