Resources

Tennessee Genetic Counselors Association

A professional organization group focused on providing information related to genetics in Tennessee for genetic professionals, especially genetic counselors

Public Health Laboratory

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

Medicaid: Healthy Connections

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

Medicaid: TEFRA

Medical benefits for children and youth under the age of 18 with a disability and meet certain requirements

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

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

USM Institute for Disability Studies

A Family-to-Family health information center in Mississippi with a focus on providing support to families with children and youth with special health care needs

Mississippi 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

Mississippi Public Health Laboratory

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

State Medicaid Application: Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Health insurance coverage for children up to the age of 19 who do not meet the eligibility criteria for Medicaid

Mississippi Medicaid

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

List of Newborn Screening Conditions Screened in North Carolina

Currently screens for 37 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

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