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Programs That Provide Health-related Services: Pregnant Women

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Program (FAS)

Makes available a list of community projects in the state, a map of diagnostic and treatment centers, and informational links to conference presentations and other FAS related websites.
 

Genetic Health Services

Mi Genetics Connection developed this site to provide information on how you may benefit from a genetic clinic visit, inform you of clinics and outreach sites in the state, and link you to other sites providing information on genetics related topics including adult genetics and chronic disease, birth defects and folic acid, community involvement, data and reports, genes and environment, genetic health and laboratory services,  newborn screening, and a support group directory.

 

Healthy Kids (PDF)
A program that provides a wide range of health care coverage and support services for qualifying pregnant women, babies and children under age 19. Learn what services are covered and how to apply.
 

Maternity Outpatient Medical Services (MOMS) Program
DHS provides informational links to assistance programs and helps you locate the office in your community if you have questions or need more information.
 

Prenatal Smoking Cessation (PSC)

Outlines PSC goals and components. Obtain patient handouts and resources for providers including “Michigan Provider's Tobacco Cessation Toolkit.”

 

Special Preventive Services to Keep Infants Healthy

Explains the requirements placed on Qualified Health Plans (QHP) to provide Maternal and Infant Health Program services to their members when they are determined to be medically necessary. Provides a list of Maternal and Infant Contacts at each QHP who can be contacted regarding MSS/ISS services.
 

The WIC Program

Site offers links to several information pages including Women, Infants & Children (WIC); the health & nutrition program for healthy mothers & babies; Healthy hints for pregnant women, smart moves when feeding your baby or toddler; Advantages of breastfeeding for babies & mothers; List of local WIC agencies & contact information; Project FRESH, making fresh produce available to low-income nutritionally at-risk consumer; Information for WIC Providers; Frequently asked questions about WIC; and A toll-free hotline to report a store or participant that is cheating or abusing WIC.

 

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