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 advises the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) on finding and caring for conditions present at birth and/or those passed down from parent to child.
The council is tasked with:
Assisting with the implementation of new conditions to the Maryland newborn screening panel
Gathering and distributing information to educate the public on hereditary and congenital disorders
Evaluating the efficacy of State hereditary and congenital disorders programs
Advocating for those with hereditary and congenital disorders and any relevant stakeholders
Upcoming Meeting
Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Agenda
Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86559355672?pwd=2mt0aAUGV2v0Ck694JGWQ5gnFpQaKo.1
Meeting ID: 865 5935 5672
Passcode: a94nVu
