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