How Policy Impacts Rare Disease (SERN/SERGG 2022)
Overview of the Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) and how families can get involved in their state’s organization. Find Your State’s RDAC
What is genetic testing? Video in Spanish
Overview of genetic testing. The video is in Spanish with subtitles.
Genetics Visit FAQs
This handout provides answers to frequently asked questions about a genetics visit and what to expect. Genetics Visit FAQ in English Genetics Visit FAQ in SpanishÂ
Telemedicine Tips for Patients and Families/Caregivers
This is a guide to help you prepare for your telemedicine appointment with your provider. Your provider may have additional requirements for you that are not listed in the document. … More →
Healthcare Interpreter Resources
Are you looking for a healthcare interpreter to provide medical interpretation for your patients? Here is a list of professional healthcare interpreter organizations for states in the southeastern region. Alabama … More →
Pathway to Newborn Screening Facilitated by Collaborations with a Parent Organization A Case Scenario: GAMT Deficiency
As a part of the SERN Lunch and Learn series, Heidi Wallis and Marzia Pasquali, PhD, FACMG discussed how they collaborated to have GAMT (guanidinoacetate N-methyltransferase) Deficiency recommended for being … More →
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The Early Check Expanded Newborn Screening Study in North Carolina
As a part of the SERN Lunch and Learn series, Holly Peay, Ph.D., MS, and Cynthia Powell, MD, MS discussed their research on expanding newborn screening in North Carolina for … More →
Gene Therapy
Dr. Dwight D. Koeberl, MD, Ph.D. from Duke University was the keynote speaker for the 2021 SERN/SERGG meeting. Dr. Koeberl is a Professor of Pediatrics and a Professor in Molecular … More →
What are Chromosomes and Genes? Video in Spanish
Overview of the concepts of genes and chromosomes, the basics of genetics. The video is in Spanish with English subtitles.
Tennessee Public Health Laboratory
Public health laboratory that consists of providing lab support for public health programs in the state, including newborn screening. . There are 2 laboratory facilities in the state located in Nashville and Knoxville.
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
Newborn Hearing Screening Program
This program screens and provides treatment for infants diagnosed with a hearing condition and support for families
List of Newborn Screening Conditions Screened in Tennessee
Currently screens for 71 conditions in the following categories: amino acids, endocrine, fatty acid oxidation, hemoglobin, organic acid, and other disorders/conditions
Family Connection
Provide resources and connection to services for families with children with special healthcare needs
State Medicaid Application: TennCare
Central application system to apply for Medicaid coverage for TennCare, CoverKids, and Medicare Savings Program. Individual must meet certain eligibility requirements.
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
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
A federally funded program to provide low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, infants, and children up to the age of five with supplemental nutrition
Special Formula Program
Nutritional formula provided to children and youth under the age of 18 with selected medical conditions and who meet certain eligibility requirements