The State Advisory Council on Hereditary and Congenital Disorders advises the Maryland Department of Health on finding and caring for conditions present at birth and/or passed down from parent to child.
This Council was created by Maryland law (Maryland Code, Health-General §§ 13-101 to 13-111).
Members of the Council are chosen by the Secretary of Health. These members include health care providers, lawmakers, and community members.
Maryland screens for over 50 different conditions. Among other things, the Council discusses adding new conditions to the list of screening tests completed after birth in Maryland.
When considering adding a new condition to Maryland's newborn screening panel, the Council reviews:
how often each condition occurs
how helpful the treatment is
the cost of treatment
the beliefs of the community
the beliefs of individuals with the condition
information given by experts
Upcoming Meeting
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Agenda Forthcoming
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