Category Archives: Newborn Screening

A Consumer’s Reflections on #ACMGmtg 2014

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Empowered Advocacy

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the American College of Genetics and Genomics meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.  This opportunity was made available to me through a travel grant application I submitted through the regional genetics collaborative that I have … Continue reading →

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#1min4mito Week 6: Highest Incidence of Metabolic Diseases

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Empowered Advocacy

(please forgive us, we are a few weeks behind and trying catch up!!) This one floors me. Really floors me. As many of you know over the past few years I have become a HUGE advocate for Newborn Screening.  Metabolic … Continue reading →

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You Know Your Child Best. Period. End of Story.

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Empowered Advocacy

I was honored to be asked by WhatToExpect.com to be a “Word of Mom” blogger and write a post about my views on motherhood! This post originally appeared on the website What To Expect on August 7, 2013.  My pre-child … Continue reading →

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Five Hundred Fifty Five Feet

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Empowered Advocacy

Just over a year ago, I received an exciting email notifying me that I was selected to be part of the Baby’s First Test Consumer Task Force for 2012.  What an amazing year it has been… Here is a recap of … Continue reading →

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SACHDNC January 2013 Newborn Screening Public Comment

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Empowered Advocacy

Below is the comment I presented today, January, 31, 2013 to the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children webinar meeting. Dr. Copeland, Mr. Chairman and distinguished members of the committee Thank you for this opportunity to … Continue reading →

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VIDEO~10 Fingers 10 Toes 10 Facts about Newborn Screening You need to Know!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Empowered Advocacy

Today marks the last day of Newborn Screening Awareness Month 2012! We started the month with this post of the 10 Facts about Newborn Screening that every expecting and new parent should know… and we are ending this month on … Continue reading →

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Texas Born- Newborn Screening in the Lone Star State: Congenital Heart Defects and Pulse Ox

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Empowered Advocacy

By being part of the Baby’s First Test Consumer Task force, I have had the opportunity to meet some amazing people and parents this past year.  This next story comes through one of those connections and meetings. Though, I have … Continue reading →

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Texas Born: Newborn Screening in the Lone Star State: 3MGA type 1

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Empowered Advocacy

I had the pleasure of meeting Audrey and her 2 adorable son’s a few months ago when we held a Mitochondriya’ll social/fundraiser at Sweet Tomatoes for Mitoaction.org.  At that time, Audrey had found my blog because her neurologist was suspecting … Continue reading →

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Texas Born~Newborn Screening in the Lone Star State: SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency)

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Empowered Advocacy

I recently had the opportunity to virtually “meet” Jennifer Garcia, an amazing mom on a mission. This is her story of her son, Cameron, and his battle with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (also known as the “Bubble Boy Disease“). I am … Continue reading →

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Texas Born: Newborn Screening in the Lone Star State ~ Congenital Hypothyroidism

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Empowered Advocacy

  I have known Shannon for the past few years through mom groups and from shopping at the “parents of multiples sales” (with all those adorable girls clothes!). But I never knew that newborn screening had saved one of her … Continue reading →

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