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The Detroit Medical Center Offers Only Zika Virus Hotline in Michigan for Pregnant Women
The Detroit Medical Center:
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WHAT:
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As we head into warmer months with an expected increase in
mosquito activity, the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Maternal-Fetal
Medicine Department launched the only Zika virus hotline in
Michigan to assist expectant mothers with a history of travel to
Zika-affected regions and their health care providers. This
hotline is designed to aid pregnant patients and their providers
with determining short-term and long-term testing and follow up
care.
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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there
have been reports of a serious birth defect of the brain called
microcephaly and other poor pregnancy outcomes in babies of mothers
who were infected with the Zika virus during pregnancy.
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WHEN:
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The nurse-managed hotline is available: Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. -
7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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WHERE:
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The DMC Zika Virus Hotline is accessible by calling 1-888-DMC-3370.
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WHO:
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Pregnant women with a history of travel to Zika-affected regions and
health care providers with a patient suspected of Zika exposure are
invited to call the hotline.
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About the Detroit Medical Center
The Detroit Medical Center operates eight hospitals and institutes,
including Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Receiving Hospital,
Harper University Hospital, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Hutzel Women's
Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Sinai-Grace Hospital,
and DMC Heart Hospital. The Detroit Medical Center is a leading regional
health care system with a mission of excellence in clinical care,
research and medical education. The Detroit Medical Center is proud to
be the official health care services provider of the Detroit Tigers,
Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons.
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