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

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: SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency)

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~ Krabbe Disease and PKU

This is an “interview” with Bill Morris. Bill and I met as part of the Baby’s First Test Task Force. Bill and his family lives in Central Texas and Bill serves as the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee Chairperson for Texas. I … Continue reading

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