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National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

NORD is an organization that provides resources for patients and families with rare disorders. Here you can find webinars, educational resources, a list of rare disorders, and other materials to assist with learning more about rare disorders.

Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center

GARD knows that understanding medical terms and technology related to a genetic disorder can be difficult. The Center has developed a glossary of medical terms to help patients and their families understand the language used.

Gaurav Dave, MD, DrPH

Dr. Dave is currently the Associate Professor, Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology and the Associate Director for the Center for Health Equity Research at the University of North … More →

Newborn Screening Disorder Fact Sheets

Provides information on disorders screened via the newborn screening program. These fact sheets were developed for families who want to learn more about a disorder.

Emergency Preparedness Toolkit

Included in this document are disorder-specific lists of supplies needed in case of emergency, as well as a general list of basic emergency preparedness supplies.

HRSA-21-032 Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Demonstration Program | News

HRSA is accepting applications for the FY 2021 Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Demonstration Program.

HRSA-21-085 State Newborn Screening Interoperability Implementation Program

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 State Newborn Screening Interoperability Implementation Program.

Family Perspectives on Telegenetics

Webinar RecordingWebinar Slide Presentation Telegenetics and Telehealth Resources

HRSA-21-079 Long-term Follow-up for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency and Other Newborn Screening Conditions

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Long-term Follow-up for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency and Other Newborn Screening Conditions Program.

List of Newborn Screening Conditions Screened in South Carolina

Currently screens for 54 conditions in the following categories: amino acids, endocrine, fatty acid oxidation, hemoglobin, organic acid, and other disorders/conditions

List of Newborn Screening Conditions Screened in Alabama

Currently screens for 46 conditions in the following categories: amino acids, endocrine, fatty acid oxidation, hemoglobin, organic acid, and other disorders/conditions

Alabama’s Listening! Newborn Hearing Screening Program

The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program that screens and provides treatment for infants diagnosed with a hearing condition

Georgia 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

Emergency Preparedness Resources for Patients and Genetic Providers

The National Coordinating Center has consolidated a list of resources developed by the various Regional Genetic Networks, Telehealth Resource Centers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Family Voices

SERN Emergency Medical Food Access Fact Sheet

Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, this fact sheet was developed to provide patients with a list of contact information from metabolic formula companies and family organizations in the metabolic community.

What to Expect From a Telehealth Visit

Provide patients with information on what to expect during your telehealth visit

California Telehealth Resource Center

Provides free training courses related to different topics in telemedicine. Example of courses offered is Telehealth 101: A Quick Start Guide, Telehealth Coordinator Series.

Telehealth Resource Webliography for COVID-19 Pandemic

A PDF compiled by Michael Edwards, PhD, Northeast Telehealth Resource Center, January 28, 2021.

Heartland Regional Genetics Network Telegenetics Training

Telegenetics training is available for genetic counselors and medical geneticists. Interested individuals must request training on the Heartland website.

TeleWhat? An Introduction to Telegenetics

This infographic provides in-depth information to families about telegenetics.