Welcome to Heartland Genetics
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.
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Check out this Adoptee Genetics podcast with genetic counselor, Brianne Kirpatrick, to learn more about how genetic testing applies to and can help patients who are adoptees. This podcast can be found using the Heartland Regional Genetic Network's Resource Center. You can also find similar types of podcasts, videos, and brochures discussing several topics related to genetics and the genetic testing process. Visit www.heartlandcollaborative.org/ill_resources/103-brianne-kirpatrick-on-adoptee-genetics/ to get started.
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Let's talk about genetic counseling myths and facts!
Genetic testing and genetic counseling services are available to everyone. Knowing your family history is not mandatory. Though family history can sometimes provide more details, not knowing your family history does not mean you can't get genetic testing.
All of us have some uniqueness to our DNA (genetic material) that makes us who we are. Testing for something specific will help you and your healthcare team understand the chances and predispositions to genetic conditions better.
Contact a genetic counselor to have a more in-depth conversation about your risk, concerns, and predisposition. Visit www.heartlandcollaborative.org/genetics-clinics/ to find a genetics clinic near you at www.heartlandcollaborative.org/genetics-clinics/
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World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, is a global awareness day that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The theme this year is "With us not for us" and is focused on a human rights-based approach to disability. It is celebrated on the 21st of March to signify the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome! If you want to learn more about World Down Syndrome Day follow #WorldDownSyndromeDay or visit their website at: www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/about-wdsd
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Our Videos
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.
