Congratulations on your new addition! The Newborn Screening Program, a service of the New York State Department of Health, is proud to be a part of this important time in your life. Our brochure, For Your Baby's Health, explains the Program and the screening process. The brochure is provided to every mother upon delivery in the hospital, be sure to get one.
Free nutrition education is available to anyone who qualifies for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Find a class in your community to learn more about eating healthy on a budget, smart shopping and basic cooking and meal planning.
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The Newborn Screening Program strives for early identification of children at increased risk for selected genetic, infectious, or other congenital disorders. The success of our Program relies on our healthcare provider partners to educate families, collect a suitable specimen and ensure that babies with abnormal test results receive appropriate confirmatory testing and treatment. If you have questions about a specific disorder, please visit our Screened Disorders page. Disorder-specific patient brochures, if available, will be found here.
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