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Genetic Counseling

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Ableist Detrimental Assumptions: How GCs Need to Pave the Path to Inclusivity

July 26, 2022
Genetic Counseling Health Uncategorized
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The Jon Wolff Memorial Fund

April 20, 2022
Advocacy Genetic Counseling News
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Stand Up for Access to Independent Genetic Counseling Services by Supporting S.1450 / H.R.2144 – the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021

November 2, 2021
Advocacy Genetic Counseling
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Does it Run in the Family? How to Gather the Health Info You Need

November 23, 2020
Genetic Counseling Health
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GSF Intern Reflects on Learning in the Time of Covid

November 10, 2020
Genetic Counseling
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“How to Spit” A guide on how to provide a saliva sample for genetic testing

June 8, 2020
Genetic Counseling Genetic Testing
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Genetic Counseling

Help Ensure Access to Independent Genetic Counseling Services: Support HR 3235 

Genetic Counseling, News / By

I’m writing today to ask for your help in showing support for H.R.3235 – the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019. This Act, if passed, would allow for genetic counselors to be reimbursed for medically necessary genetic counseling services under part B of the Medicare program. The Problem Genetic counselors have advanced training and …

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Hereditary Risks for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Cancer, Genetic Counseling / By

March 3 is Triple Negative Breast Cancer Day, so we want to discuss the important association of a breast cancer susceptibility gene (BRCA1) and Triple Negative Breast Cancer.  Changes (or mutations) in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes can predispose to a higher risk for some types of cancer, including breast, ovarian cancer, prostate, and pancreatic …

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The Changing Landscape of Genetic Counseling

Genetic Counseling, Genetic Testing / By

The landscape of the genetic counselor workforce has shifted dramatically in recent years, in large part due to new opportunities for genetic counselors in genetic testing laboratory settings. According to the Professional Status Survey conducted by the National Society of Genetic Counselors, the number of genetic counselors who report a laboratory as their primary work setting …

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