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Founded in 1982, ISGP is devoted to the development and delivery of genetic services, research, and education in the State of Illinois.

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Mark your calendars for an exciting week of discovery & fun! Join us from May 20-24 for Public Health Genetics and Genomics Week. Share your stories, play interactive games, and immerse yourself in the world of #PublicHealthGenetics. #PHGW phgw.org
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IDFPR@IDFPR9 Nov 2023
Licensees, make sure your contact information (including email address) is up to date so we can send you important updates! Update your information through our online portal: ilesonline.idfpr.illinois.go…
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Apply today to be a part of the TSGC Board of Directors! #GeneChat #leadership
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Absolute must read #GeneChat
Kendall Ciesemier@kendallciese31 Jul 2022
My mom’s story has long made me feel weird about my place in the abortion conversation. But, my disability is actually not a weapon against abortion access, like I have been made to believe. It’s an argument for it. My latest for @nytopinion: nytimes.com/2022/07/31/opini…

Opinion | Leave My Disability Out of Your Anti-Abortion Propaganda (Published 2022)

The dignity of disabled lives and a woman’s right to choose are two separate issues.

nytimes.com
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#DYK? The misconception that #SCD affects only African American patients can lead to delays in diagnoses and treatment. bit.ly/3nd3H6J
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We are so excited to be kicking off #PublicHealthGenetics Week! Today's theme is "What is Public Health Genetics?" Learn more about what public health genetics is at phgw.org/ph/. Be sure to stay tuned to learn more about what public health genetics is! #PHGW
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Where might bias, discrimination and disparities present within genetic counseling/genomic medicine? Audience members respond with their thoughts. #ISGP2022 #GeneChat @altovisee
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Developmental disabilities in BIPOC children are often dismissed as bad behavior. Bias, stigma, and systemic health inequities are barriers to appropriate developmental, behavioral, and genetic services. #LearnTheSigns #HealthEquity #PublicHealth
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@CDCgov20 Jul 2021
Data shows that racial and ethnic differences still exist in how early developmental disabilities are diagnosed. Let’s work together raise awareness about diagnosis inequities and share ways to close the gap. #LearnTheSigns here: go.usa.gov/x63f2.
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Do you or someone you know work with a Spanish speaking population? Heartland Regional Genetics Network has published a video to help families better understand #newbornscreening in Spanish. View it here youtube.com/watch?v=enR4IwpJ…
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Our Bold Predictions seminar is at 3 p.m. ET! Drs. @poseypod and @katrinarmstrong will talk about their research and our 6th bold prediction: Genomic information will be in all clinical settings, which will make genomic testing as routine as blood counts. bit.ly/3ubirE9
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Today marks the start of BIPOC Mental Health Month. Awareness around mental health challenges has grown during the pandemic, but so has the need for services and resources. Here is one guide for finding help. advice.theshineapp.com/artic… via @TheShineApp
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World Sickle Cell Day Annual Bowling FUNdraiser: Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1 Pin At A Time! conta.cc/3vWSVnj
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Click to Join Us! Thursday June 17th, 2021 6PM-8PM for the IL Statewide Sickle Cell Support Group conta.cc/3w3R6W0
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Click below to Join Us! Tuesday June 15th, 2021 6PM-8PM for the Illinois Male Sickle Cell Support Group conta.cc/351dCmw
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Register now for the @IIHG_Genetics virtual informational event on the Future of Personalized Genomic Medicine: Applying to Genetic Counseling Graduate Programs on June 29, 2021. For more information or to register by June 28, please visit our website at: medicine.uiowa.edu/humangene…
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This #FactFriday we are celebrating #PublicHealthGeneticsWeek! Public health genetics programs work to improve #publichealth and prevent disease by using genetics. This can include #geneticscreening for #raredisorders, #geneticcounseling, and other services. #GCchat #phgw
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Interested in the policy concerns with how to pay for the cost of drugs and treatment? Visit NCC's Genetic Policy Hub to stay updated on policy areas, policy tracking, and Medicaid policy nccrcg.org/gph #TheGenePBS, #PHGW, #PublicHealthGenetics
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.@AmyCurrySturm et al compare the diagnostic yield of limited variant testing (as done by many direct-to-consumer genetic companies) vs sequencing for familial hypercholesterolemia jamanetwork.com/journals/jam… Editor's note from @emmcnally & me jamanetwork.com/journals/jam… @JAMACardio
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Need to take a quick break this Thursday afternoon? Relax by coloring in one of our coloring book pages. Be sure to share your completed artwork on social media using the hashtag #PHGW or #PublicHealthGenetics! phgw.org/coloring/
Have you downloaded our coloring pages yet? Link to: phgw.org/coloring. Graphic on left of blank coloring book pages of female scientist, "PHGW" block letters, and DNA strands.

ALT Have you downloaded our coloring pages yet? Link to: phgw.org/coloring. Graphic on left of blank coloring book pages of female scientist, "PHGW" block letters, and DNA strands.

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Enroll in #ICARE to help us end the cycle of #inheritedcancer through #research, #education, and #engagement. Over 4,000 individuals have already joined our initiative, including over 2,000 inherited #cancer gene carriers. Learn more or enroll online at 👇 inheritedcancer.net/
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