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There
are many community-based programs and projects
occurring
throughout Michigan that involve genetics
education,
genomics,
birth defect prevention, or family support
and
advocacy.
Is your organization involved in one of
these
activities?
Please let us know by e-mailing genetics@michigan.gov.
Are
you planning a special event open to the
public? Please be sure to post it on the
MiGenetics events
calendar!
Michigan
BioTrust for Health
All
interested citizens are invited to learn more
about the Michigan BioTrust for Health, a project
announced by the Michigan Department of
Community Health (MDCH) in a June 2009 press
release. The BioTrust makes
leftover, de-identified dried blood spot samples
more useful for medical and public health research
once newborn screening is done. Newborn
screening is a successful public health
program. It has prevented disabilities and saved the
lives of more than 4,000 Michigan babies. Please visit the BioTrust
Webpage for more information.
Recent
Happenings
New
Michigan Chapter for Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Association
An
informational kick-off meeting to launch
a new support and advocacy organization was held
on June 24, 2009 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal
Oak. The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association of
Michigan (SCAA of MI) is a chapter of the
nationally recognized SCAA, which serves on a
national level to increase awareness, support, and
initiatives related to the prevention of mortality
from Sudden Cardiac Arrest and most importantly, a
voice for those directly and indirectly affected
by sudden cardiac arrest. SCAA of MI is looking
for anyone with ideas on prevention, treatment and
advocacy who may wish to get involved with the new
organization. For a free membership, go to www.suddencardiacarrest.org
and indicate your interest in joining the Michigan
chapter. Or for more information, contact Tom
Spring at tspring@beaumonthospitals.com.
Updated January 2010
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