Newborn Testing

Jeanette, Jasmine and Dominic Henriquez pose for a family photo. Jeanette Henriquez stands on the left in a black short sleeve top with white spots. She has shoulder length strawberry blond hair. Jasmine Henriquez stands on the right in a three-quarter sleeve light colored top. Dominic Henriquez is in front of his mother, Jeanette, and his sister, Jasmine. He has short read hair and is wearing a teal shirt. They stand in from of a white background.

Texas is screening for more rare diseases in babies, but families still face barriers to treatment

Abigail Ruhman

Since the 1960s, Texas has screened newborns for a variety of rare diseases 鈥� like sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis. And that list of conditions continues to grow longer. But, even with a diagnosis, families still face obstacles when it comes to receiving care.

Government

Plano Mom Pleads With Lawmakers For Newborn Testing

Shelley Kofler

A Plano mother whose infant son died pleaded with state lawmakers today to approve a bill that would automatically test newborns for congenital heart鈥�

Government

Rep. Crownover Says Expanded Newborn Testing Will Save Lives

Shelley Kofler

On Wednesday state lawmakers on the House Public Health Committee will consider screening newborns for congenital heart defects. The bill filed by Denton鈥�

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Newborn Testing