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General Information on Newborn Screening

Provides an overview of the newborn screening program in the state and connect families with resources related to the newborn screening process

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

A federally funded program to provide low-income women, infants, and children up to the age of 5 with supplemental nutrition

Genetic Counseling Services

Genetic services available to citizens of North Carolina who are suspected of having a genetic condition. Services are provided at five medical centers and one community hospital in the state.

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program

The EHDI program screens and provides treatment for infants diagnosed with a hearing condition and support for families

List of Newborn Screening Conditions Screened in Mississippi

Currently screens for 63 conditions in the following categories: amino acids, endocrine, fatty acid oxidation, hemoglobin, organic acid, and other disorders/conditions

General Information on Newborn Screening

Provides an overview of the newborn screening program in the state and connect families with resources related to the newborn screening process

North Carolina Medical Genetics Association

An organization focused on increasing access to quality genetic services in the state

Family Resource Center South Atlantic

A Family-to-Family health information center in North Carolina that focuses on providing support to families with children and youth with special health care needs

North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program

Central directory of resources for parents, caregivers, or families on various information for children with special health care needs

North Carolina Public Health Laboratory

Public health laboratory that consists of providing lab support for public health programs in the state.

North Carolina Medicaid

Provides medical coverage for individuals who meet certain requirements such as having a disability, income level, etc.

First Sound: Newborn Hearing Program

The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program screens and provides treatment for infants diagnosed with a hearing condition and support for families

GMDI Leadership Awards

2021 GMDI Leadership Award Recipients Grace Noh, MS, RD, LDN is a metabolic nutritionist at Tulane University Hayward Genetics Center in New Orleans, LA. She received the Pacesetter Award at … More →

David Everman, MD — The Clinical and Molecular Complexity of Split-hand/foot Malformation (SERN/SERGG 2014)

The Art of Choosing

Dr. Iyengar presents on the implications of choice.

Meg Comeau, MHA — State Statutes and Legislation Related to Coverage of Dietary Treatments of Heritable Disorders (SERN/SERGG 2017)

Keynote Address: “State Statutes and Legislation Related to Coverage of Dietary Treatments of Heritable Disorders” Meg Comeau, MHA, Catalyst Center, Boston University School of Public Health

Project ECHO “The democratization of medical knowledge

Dr. Hawkins presents, “Project ECHO: The democratization of medical knowledge”

Julie Jones, PhD — Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): GGC’s Piece of the Puzzle (SERN/SERGG 2012)

Dr. Jones presents on autism spectrum disorder.

Newborn Screening, Lysosomal Storage Disease

Newborn Screening Video

Overview of the newborn screening process and what to do next for a positive newborn screening result