Newborn Screening is a public health program required by Michigan law to find babies with rare but serious disorders that require early treatment. All babies need to be tested in order to find the small number who look healthy but have a rare medical condition. Babies with these conditions seem healthy at birth but can become very sick in a short time.
This website provides information about immunizations – what you need, and where to get them. Includes information for health care providers.
Hearing Laughter. Seeing Smiles. Michigan provides hearing and vision screening FREE of charge to all children in collaboration with local departments of health and school districts. If your child is in school, the screenings begin in kindergarten. If your child is not enrolled in a formal school setting, they can receive the screening at your local health department.
The Michigan Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Program’s goal is to provide for better outcomes for Michigan newborns and young children with hearing loss and their families through early screening, appropriate diagnosis and intervention, monitoring, personnel development, and increasing public awareness.
The Birth Defects Follow-up Program at the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services helps families find support and services. The program provides information for families and health care providers about birth defects and rare disorders.
MI department that handles a wide range of topics relating to children and families including foster care & adoption, child support, abuse & neglect, Healthy Michigan Plan, safe sleep for infants, and behavioral health & developmental disabilities.
The Conductive Learning Center (CLC) serves children birth to age 26 with motor disorders related to complications of prematurity, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida or brain injury. Conductive education methodology has a transformative effect on mobility and independence. CLC uses a holistic and intensive approach that combines medical knowledge with educational methods.
If you’re concerned that your child might be at risk for lead poisoning, talk with your doctor. It’s important to get your child tested for lead poisoning, as many other illnesses can cause these same symptoms. Your doctor may recommend a blood test that will help to make (or rule out) a diagnosis of lead poisoning.
Web MD Topic Overview on Lead Poisoning. Includes frequently asked questions.
Kid’s Health information about Lead Poisoning