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Newborn Screening Awareness Month

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Coach_Lucy September 1, 2025
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September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, focused on promoting the importance of early disease detection in newborns. The initiative is led by the Save Babies Through Screening Foundation.

Top 5 Facts to Know

What is Screening: Newborn screening tests check for serious conditions at birth.

Importance: Early detection can make a significant difference in treatment and outcomes.

Types of Tests: Tests may include blood tests, hearing tests, and heart screening.

Parental Consent: In many places, parental consent is required for additional screenings.

Global Initiative: Newborn screening is becoming more widespread globally.

3 Ways to Be a Better Force for Health Related to Newborn Screening

Educate Parents: Share the importance of newborn screening tests with expectant parents.

Support Legislation: Advocate for comprehensive newborn screening in all healthcare settings.

Raise Awareness: Use social media and community events to spread the word about the importance of these screenings.

Resource Sites
Save Babies Through Screening Foundation: www.savebabies.org
Baby’s First Test: www.babysfirsttest.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov

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