MDHHS Events and Updates
ACOG recommends increased testing for syphilis for pregnant individuals
For more information, click HERE
Michigan Maternal Mortality Surveillance (MMMS) and Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Aligned Recommendations
New report available HERE
Elevated lead levels in certain cinnamon products
The FDA issued an alert concerning certain cinnamon products due to the presence of elevated lead. To read more, click HERE
Free on-demand, online bereavement training is now available for maternal and infant health professionals
This training is offered for providers who have experienced loss. To register for the course, click HERE and create a new account (if you’re a first time user)
Infant Feeding in Disasters & Emergencies Resources
These AAP resources have now been translated. Languages include: Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, Ukrainian, Turkish, and English. For more information, click HERE
MHDDS RFP: Peer Navigator Pilot Project
MDHHS is requesting proposals to increase support for pregnant and postpartum people impacted by substance use disorder by placing Peer Navigators in health care or behavioral health settings. Click HERE for more info.
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day- January 23
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day is January 23rd. For more information and resources click HERE
Social Determinants of Health Virtual Summit
The second annual Social Determinants of Health Summit will be held virtually on January 23-25th, 2024 with an in-person reception on January 26th, 2024. For more information and to register, click HERE
National Day of Racial Healing
The National Day of Healing is part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Initiative (TRHT). Click HERE for more information
Infant Product Recalls
Click HERE for updates on recent infant product recalls and information about safe sleep.
Missed opportunities for preventing congenital syphillis
New Vital Signs report by the CDC identifying missed opportunities for preventing congenital syphillis. For more information, click HERE
Maternal Infant Health Summit 2024
Dates have been provided for the 2024 Maternal Health Equity Summit. Click HERE for more information
Smoking and Nicotine Use & Safe Sleep
Quitting smoking and using nicotine can be hard, but it is one of the best ways to protect a baby’s health.
Michigan Tobacco Quitlink
For access to free quit programs and other resources, indviduals can:
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Visit the Michigan Tobacco Quitlink.
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Call 1‐800‐784‐8669.
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Text QUITNOW to 333888.
New report released: “Promoting Actions to Improve Maternal Systems of Care”
New report available HERE
Infant Product Recalls
For the latest infant product recalls, especially those related to safe sleep concerns, click HERE
MDHHS is encouraging everyone to get up to date with measles vaccination
Due to recent outbreaks, MDHHS is encouraging ALL folks to get updated measles vaccination. For more info, click HERE
CDC mPINC Survey
Hospitals are asked to consider participating in the mPINC (Maternity Practives in Infant Nutrition and Care Survey). For more info, click HERE
Michigan Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Screening Program (BC3NP)
For more information, click HERE
New Systems Mapping tool available
The Association of Maternal Child Health Programs have released a new birth equity action map, along with additional systems mapping tools. For more information, click HERE
Equitable Access for Doula Care Project
March of Dimes, with support from CVS, are offering an opportunity for a multi-year grant to expand doula care and education. Click HERE for more information.
January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month
A podcast and listening session in partnership with MothertoBaby will be held on January 17th at 2pm. Register HERE
Deadline to submit proposals for MIH Summit 2024
The deadline to submit proposals for the Maternal Infant Health Summit 2024 is January 7, 2024. For more information click HERE
Preventing Perinatal HIV Transmission
All birthing people should be tested both in the first and third trimester. Per MDHHS recommendations, third trimester testing should occur between 28-32 weeks to allow for adequate treatment and best outcomes for the infant. For more information, click HERE
MMMS Award Opportunity
The Michigan Maternal Mortality Surveillance program is offering a mini-award opportunity. The mini award application is open to community organizations, as well as RPQCs. Please contact Melissa Limon-Flegler at LimonFleglerM1@michigan.gov for more information. Click HERE for the application
MDHHS Announces the “Advancing Healthy Births: An Equity Plan for Michigan Families and Communities”
For more information, click HERE
Baby Friendly USA features Breastfeeding Medicine Practice at Trinity Health Ann Arbor
For more information, click HERE
