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Universal caseload, or task-based processing, is a different way of handling public assistance cases.
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The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services - Division of Lifecourse Epidemiology and Genomics and partners developed a 3-year comprehensive public health plan to address the needs of individuals (children and adults) with hemoglobinopathies, particularly sickle cell disease (SCD) across the life span in October 2015. Although life expectancy for individuals with SCD has increased significantly during the past 40 years, there is still a need to find new ways of addressing the disease burden. Follow the link to learn more - A Public Health Strategic Plan to Address Sickle Cell Disease Across the Lifespan 2015-2018.
Michigan's Newborn Screening Program identifies about 60 newborns every year with SCD. Early identification, coupled with antibiotic prophylaxis by three months of age through five and early intervention services, reduces health complications in babies and young children. Over the past several years, the Hemoglobinopathy Quality Improvement Program has increased capacity through a statewide sickle cell disease surveillance initiative funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), legislative support for CSHCS insurance benefit expansion, clinic grant-based awards and continuation of social support through a local community-based organizational network. Ongoing updates to this webpage are forthcoming as program initiatives are implemented.
NEW! The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in collaboration with the University of Michigan's Child Health Evaluation Research Center and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Michigan Chapter, are excited to share our state's Sickle Cell Disease Partners Call to Action. There are multiple cross-cutting initiatives currently happening with many more on the horizon. We encourage you to share this document amongst your partners and to continue to stay involved as we move the outlined initiatives forward.
Partners
Data Highlights from the 2019 MDHHS Newborn Screening Annual Report
Resources
Sickle Cell Pain Management Education Webinar for Healthcare Professionals: Produced by the Michigan Public Health Institute in partnership with Hemoglobinopathy Quality Improvement Committee and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Michigan. 1.5 Nursing Contact Hours. SCD Pain Management Course Flyer.
Region 4 Midwest Genetics CollaborativeFor more information, contact:
Mary Robinson, BSN, RN
Special Projects Coordinator, Public Health Genomics Section
MDHHS Lifecourse Epidemiology & Genomics Division
robinsonm31@michigan.gov
Last updated: April 12, 2022