North Carolina

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 →

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 →

Passing of Dianne Frazier

It is with great sadness that SERN/SERGG announces the passing of Dianne Frazier, Ph.D., on Sunday, October 31, 2021. She succumbed to metastatic breast cancer that had been successfully treated … More →

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

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

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.

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.