State Genetics Reports
NOTE: The following documents are not published by the University
of Pittsburgh. The University does not expressly endorse any of the
views expressed in the reports listed below. State Title Date of Report Illinois The
Challenges of Human Cloning for Public Policy in
Illinois February 2001 Kentucky Genetic
Testing in Health, Life, and Disability Insurance in
Kentucky January 2000 Michigan Report
of the Michigan Commission on Genetic Privacy and
Progress February 1999 Nebraska Report
of the Nebraska Commission on Human Genetic Technologies
Commission December 1998 New York Genetic
Testing and Screening in the Age of Genomics
Medicine November 2000 Oregon November 2000 Washington Integrating Genetic Services in Managed Care Plans:
Discussions and Conclusions for Washington State (Send
an e-mail to Washington State to request a copy) February 2001 Washington November 2002 Additional resources: Organization Resource Association of State and
Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) ASTHO
Genomics Toolkit This toolkit suggests strategies for
states to integrate genomics into their public health programs
and provides links to genomics resources, including policy and
planning information. National Newborn
Screening Genetics Resource Center (NNSGRC) Resources
for State Genetics Planning This Web site provides a list
of resources for state genetics planning, including links to
actual state genetics plans and other Web sites, documents and
information. Harnessing
Genetics to Prevent Disease & Improve Health
Partnership for Prevention's guide identifies ways that
lawmakers and others can shape genetics policies to advance
health. Arizona Department of Health Services California Department of Health Services Georgia Division of Public Health Iowa Department of Public Health Kansas
Newborn Screening Program Maryland Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene Michigan
Hereditary Disorders Program Nebraska
Newborn Screening Program New
Mexico Newborn Screening New York State Department of Health Oregon
Newborn Screening Program Oregon State Genetics Program Texas Department of Health Washington
State Office of Newborn Screening Wisconsin
Newborn Screening
Office
of Women's and Children's Health
This web site includes descriptions of the office's newborn
screening program and genetic services.
Genetic
Disease Branch
Works to protect and improve the health of all Californians.
Genetics Program
Information on the mission and objectives of the Georgia Division
of Public Health's Genetics Program.
Division
of Family and Community Health
Collects data from a variety of sources in order to observe
trends and review statistics associated with birth defects
in Iowa.
Responsible for screening and follow-up of infants for PKU,
galactosemia, hypothyroidism and hemoglobinopathies.
Office
for Hereditary Disorders
"Works to reduce mortality, morbidity and the burdens to individuals
and society from genetic disorders and birth defects and to
improve the quality of life for affected persons."
Helps families and professionals learn about the network of
genetic services available in Michigan, and find information
about a wide range of topics related to medical genetics.
This site contains information on diseases screened for, how
screening is done, how to get screening results, and more.
Educational resources, references, and internet links for
heath care practitioners, patients, and their families.
Wadsworth
Center
Investigates the mechanism of action of genes and how this
rapidly evolving information base may be applied to the prevention,
diagnosis and treatment of disease.
The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory's Newborn Screening
Section conducts screening of all infants to prevent mental
retardation and premature death in children through early
detection and treatment of genetic disorders.
This program was initiated in June 2000, to address emerging issues in genetics and public health, including ethical, legal, and social issues.
Genetics Services Division
The Genetics Services Division strives to improve the health
of children who have genetic disorders.
Tests every child born in Washington State for certain treatable
disorders that may not otherwise be detected before developmental
disability or death occurs.
Dedicated to promoting and encouraging the sharing of knowledge,
communication and resources with health care agencies, families
and anyone else interested in NBS for the benefit of babies
born in Wisconsin.