Welcome! The Heartland Regional Genetics Network is a group of genetics and newborn screening providers, researchers, industry representatives, public officials, and advocates from Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.
This website provides information and resources to professionals, families, and collaborators to facilitate communication and work within the Network. Heartland welcomes you to use the resources contained in this site and invites your participation.
In the spirit of continual improvement, we’re thrilled to announce a Resource Center upgrade.
Families and professionals often seek information on specific genetics topics, so we've introduced a new "Topics" search that allows you to filter resources based on your unique areas of interest.
Sorting by “Topics” was designed to make navigating the wealth of genetics information more accessible and improve your search results.
To increase awareness and knowledge for the Marshallese community, the Heartland Regional Genetics Network develops culturally appropriate resources about genetic services.
One of the most popular resources is a video that describes the newborn screening process. Watch it today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6S0Knr-I1o
Thanksgiving is also National Family Health History Day! If you're gathered with your family this Thanksgiving, take the opportunity to learn more about your family's history of health conditions. Being aware of your family's health history can alert you to potential health conditions for which you might have a heightened risk.
We offer a collection of genetic testing related videos in Spanish and Marshallese, with and without English subtitles. These videos educate and prepare families by providing resources to help them navigate their unique genetic testing journey. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to receive notifications when new videos are available.