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Henderson AM. n.d.. New England genetics group: Summary 1983-1986—Buzzards Bay report. Buzzards Bay, MA: New England Regional Genetics Group, 31 pp.

Annotation: This report of the New England Regional Genetics Group includes a review of their administration/organization and the projects they have administered. Reports are submitted for the following completed projects: External Quality Control of Pregnancy AFP; New England Regional Myelodysplasia Nurse Clinicians; Development of a Cytogenetic Quality Assurance Program; Prevalence of Common Birth Defects in New England; Evaluation of Satellite/Regional Clinics; Fragile-X Syndrome Project; New England Regional Speakers' Bureau; Genetics Digest; and Teratogen Exposure Registry and Surveillance. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: New England, Regional genetics networks

American College of Medical Genetics. n.d.. Hearing loss, genetics, and your child. Bethesda, MD: American College of Medical Genetics, 2 pp.

Annotation: This brochure provides information for parents of children with hearing loss. The brochure discusses genetics and hearing loss; insurance and paying for genetic testing; what parents should do once hearing loss has been diagnosed; why it is important for children with hearing loss to be seen by a geneticist; how to prepare for the genetics appointment; and what happens at the appointment.

Keywords: Children, Consumer education materials, Genes, Genetic disorders, Genetic screening, Genetic services, Genetics, Hearing disorders, Hearing screening, Hearing tests, Infants

Russ S, Larson K. 2025. Life Course History: Interview with Tina Cheng . Los Angeles, CA: UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities, (Life Course History)

Annotation: This web page features an interview with Dr. Tina Cheng regarding the evolution of the MCH life course health development framework and its application in understanding how early-life experiences and intergenerational factors shape adult health. It emphasizes the framework’s alignment with pediatrics, highlighting the significance of preconception and prenatal influences, social determinants, and the interaction between genetics and the environment. The interview, originally conducted in 2011, highlights the need for longitudinal research and "prospective medicine" to shift the medical focus from individual treatment to population-based prevention and resilience. A modern reflection by Dr. Cheng (2025) emphasizes the ongoing need for advocacy and investment in children’s health to address rising rates of obesity, mental health concerns, and chronic conditions. The site also outlines the role of the Maternal and Child Health Life Course Research Network in fostering multidisciplinary collaboration to address knowledge gaps in measurement and translational research. The interview is one the Life Course History series of six.

Keywords: Child health, Environmental health, Genetics, Life Course, Maternal health, Models, Preventive health services, Research, Social determinants of health

Martzke M, Anckner S, Lindow-Davies C, Kennedy S, Quinn M. 2022. August 18 Round Table: Working with Families Virtually. [Washington, DC]: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs; [Washington, DC]: National Genetics Education and Family Support Center at Expecting Health, 20 m 17 s.

Annotation: This recorded webinar from August 18, 2022, features Molly Martzke, Senior Program Manager at the National Genetics Education and Family Support Center at Expecting Health, sharing insights on their shift to virtual family engagement programming during the pandemic and the sustainable practices that emerged. Martzke provides an overview of HRSA's Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs (DSCHSN) genetics programs, including their educational initiatives, the coordination between seven regional genetics networks, and the function of the national coordinating center. The presentation highlights Expecting Health's collaborative approach with partner organizations like Parent to Parent, while introducing participants to valuable Family Center Resources including their website, podcast series, and ongoing webinars designed to support families navigating genetic conditions and services across different regions of the country.

Keywords: Disaster planning, Family support services, Genetic screening, Regional genetics networks, Deafness, Hearing disorders

Genetic Alliance. 2013-. Genes in life. Washington, DC: Genetic Alliance,

Annotation: This resource provides information about genetics and health. Topics include how genes work; genes, lifestyle, and environment; collecting family health history; genetic disease information; advocacy and support groups; financial planning; talking to families and health professionals; compensation for genetic testing; whole genome sequencing; screening vs. testing; disease research; patient privacy; clinical trials; and biobanks. Features include Ask the Experts, frequently asked questions, and a blog. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Communication, Counseling, Family health, Genetics, Information sources, Medical history, Research, Screening, Testing

Genetics in Primary Care Institute. 2012-. Time out for genetics webinar series. Chicago, IL: National Center for Medical Home Implementation, multiple items.

Annotation: This series comprises 10 webinars and companion fact sheets designed to increase awareness and improve understanding among health professionals related to the provision of genetic medicine in primary care settings. The series introduces the topic, explains the relevance of genetic medicine to primary care, and provides case examples of how it can be integrated into everyday practice. Topics include building an accurate family history, ordering tests, evaluation and referral, dispelling myths, counseling, technical assistance, resources, genetics across the lifespan, and epigenetics. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Case studies, Medical genetics, Medical history, Primary care, Service integration

Pickett OK, DeFrancis Sun B. 2012. Genetics: Professional resource brief (upd. ed.). Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, multiple items.

Solomon J. 2011. National evaluation phase II report: Implementation and evaluation, January 2007 - June 2010. Community Genetics Education Network (CGEN), 76 pp.

Annotation: This evaluation report summarizes methods, outputs, and outcomes of Phase II (community awareness and education) of the Community Genetics Education Project, a project funded by a Health Resources and Services Administration cooperative agreement with the March of Dimes with the goal of increasing the genetic literacy of African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders. The report aims to identify overarching challenges, lessons learned, and best practice implications. Specifically, the report (1) summarizes methodologies used in the development of this report, (2) provides an overview of local site interventions, (3) describes the roles of various project partners in Phase II, (4) summarizes common elements of the local evaluations and provides an overview of specific local evaluation designs and methods, (5) summarizes and discusses local evaluation findings, (6) addresses how these findings have been disseminated and discussed, (7) discusses additional Phase II outcomes, (8) details implementation challenges and lessons learned, and (9) summarizes best practice implications.Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Blacks, Communities, Evaluation, Genetics education, Health literacy, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, Intervention, Outcome and process assessment, Pacific Islanders

Fletcher JM, Waite LJ, Brooks-Gunn J, Reiss AL. 2011. Scientific Vision Workshop on Behavior: Workshop white paper. [Rockville, MD]: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 7 pp.

Annotation: This paper provides information from a workshop held in Bethesda, Maryland, on February 17-19, 2011, that addressed issues in the domain of behavior that are potential priorities for research over the next decade because they could substantively impact research and practice. Major issues discussed include (1) normative developmental trajectories, (2) impact of environmental factors on behavioral development, (3) understanding behavior in social, economic, and cultural contexts, (4) comprehensive integrated modeling of neurobiological, genetic, and environmental mechanisms underlying behavioral development, (5) phenotypic descriptions of behaviors that cut across typical and atypical development,(6) understanding dimensionality in typical and atypical development, (7) self-regulation of behavior and executive functions, and (8) promoting healthy development.

Keywords: Behavior, Cultural factors, Development, Economic factors, Environmental influences, Genetics, Health promotion, Research

Lewis JA, Freda MC, Williams JK. 2010. Genetic issues for perinatal nurses. (2nd ed.). White Plains, NY: March of Dimes, 70 pp. (March of Dimes nursing module)

Annotation: This learning module is designed to increase nurses' knowledge of genetics and to provide a sound baseline on which to build nursing care for pregnant women, their infants, and their families. The module includes an update of genetic discoveries for inherited diseases and birth defects, as well as discussion of genetics-related ethical issues and nursing responsibilities for reproducing families. Introductory materials describe the module format, student evaluation, independent study, facilitated study, cognitive objectives, and expected practice outcomes. Key concepts, a glossary, and pre- and postinstructional measurement sections are also included. Section topics include basic genetic information, principles of inheritance: Mendel's laws, principles of nontraditional inheritance patterns, multifactorial inheritance, the importance of genetic family history, genetic screening, prevention of birth defects, and genetic testing. Additional sections review genetic counseling, nursing and the future of genetics. Additional sections include clinical applications, group discussion items, an independent study test, an independent study application, references, and other supplementary materials. The module has been approved for continuing education credits for registered nurses in New York and California.

Keywords: Congenital abnormalities, Educational materials, Genetics education, Nurse midwives, Nursing education, Professional education

Genetic Alliance and District of Columbia Department of Public Health. 2010. Understanding genetics: A District of Columbia guide for patients and health professionals. Washington, DC: Genetic Alliance, 100 pp.

Annotation: This guide for patients and health professionals covers basic genetics concepts in addition to providing detailed information about genetic diagnosis, newborn screening, family health history, genetic counseling, and genetic testing and its application. It includes a discussion of the psychological and social implications as well as ethical and legal issues. Consumer fact sheets are also provided. The appendices include competencies in genetics for health professions. The guide is customized for the Washington, D.C. region and was produced as a partnership between the Genetic Alliance and the District of Columbia Department of Health.

Keywords: Consumer education materials, District of Columbia, Genetic counseling, Genetic screening, Genetics, Genetics education, Resources for professionals

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Information Center. 2010. A century of progress: Milestones in sickle cell disease research and care. Bethesda, MD: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Information Center, 2 pp.

Annotation: This brochure provides an overview of sickle cell disease, explaining what it is and how research has led to advances in its treatment during the past century. The brochure also describes how the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute -- part of the National Institutes of Health -- has not only funded sickle cell research but has conducted large clinical trials and sponsored workshops and meetings to guide the research agenda. The back of the brochure is a time line displaying events related to sickle cell disease beginning in 1910 when it was first described by Chicago Physician James B. Herrick.

Keywords: Blood and lymphatic disease, Genetics, History, Medical research, Sickle cell disease

National Scientific Council on the Developing Child . 2010. Early experiences can alter gene expression and affect long-term development. Cambridge, MA: National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 17 pp. (Working paper no. 10)

Annotation: This paper discusses new research showing that environmental influences can affect whether and how genes are expressed (i.e., whether genes are activated). The paper presents the issue; explains what science tells us about how the healthy development of all organs is affected by the way that genes are expressed; and discusses popular misrepresentations of science, the science-policy gap, and implications for policy and programs.

Keywords: Development, Environmental exposure, Environmental influences, Genes, Genetics, Health, Programs, Public policy

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Underage Drinking Research Initiative. 2010. Parenting to prevent childhood alcohol use. Bethesda, MD: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 4 pp.

National Research Council, Panel to Review the National Children's Study Research Plan; National Research Council, Committee on National Statistics; National Research Council, Board on Children, Youth, and Families; National Research Council, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice. 2008. The National Children's Study Research Plan: A review. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 153 pp.

Annotation: This book evaluates the research plan for the National Children's Study (NCS), which is planned to be the largest long-term study of environmental and genetic effects on children's health ever conducted in the United States. The book assesses the scientific rigor of the study and the extent to which it is being carried out with methods, measures, and collection of data and specimens to maximize the scientific yield of the study. The book provides background and discusses the NCS goals, conceptual framework, and core hypotheses; priority outcome and exposure measures; and study design, data collection, and analysis.

Keywords: Child health, Environmental influences, Evaluation, Genetics, National surveys, Research

Genetic Alliance and New York - Mid-Atlantic Consortium for Genetic and Newborn Screening Services. 2008. Understanding genetics: A New York, Mid-Atlantic guide for patients and health professionals. Washington, DC: Genetic Alliance, 99 pp.

Annotation: This guide for patients and health professionals covers basic genetics concepts in addition to providing detailed information about genetic diagnosis, newborn screening, family health history, genetic counseling, and genetic testing and its application. It includes a discussion of the psychological and social implications as well as ethical and legal issues. Patient stories and consumer profiles are also provided. The appendices include competencies in genetics for health professions. The guide is customized for the New York, Mid-Atlantic region and is produced as a partnership between Genetic Alliance and the New York - Mid-Atlantic Consortium for Genetic and Newborn Screening Services.

Keywords: Consumer education materials, Genetic counseling, Genetic screening, Genetics, Genetics education, Geographic regions, New York, Resources for professionals

New England Public Health Genetics Education Collaborative and Genetic Alliance. [2007]. Understanding genetics: A New England guide for patients and health professionals. Washington, DC; Genetic Alliance, 82 pp.

Annotation: The purpose of this manual is to provide a genetics educational resource for health professionals and consumers in the New England states and to increase awareness of specialty care in genetics. The manual opens with an introduction to genetics concepts, followed by a description of the different types and applications of genetics tests. Information on diagnosing a genetic disease; family-history taking; newborn screening; genetic counseling; indications for a genetic referral; psychological and social implications; and ethical, legal and social issues is also provided. Resources available in New England are listed, and a series of fact sheets for consumers that can be photocopied is included.

Keywords: Diagnosis, Genetic counseling, Genetic disorders, Genetic screening, Genetics education

Doyle DL. [2007]. Final report: Improving the health of children by implementing the Washington State Genetics Plan. Kent, WA: Washington State Department of Health, Genetic Services Section, 37 pp.

Annotation: This report describes four priority areas for the Washington State Genetics Plan developed between June 2002 and May 2007. The four areas are: (1) coordination and coverage of services, (2) access to quality services, (3) confidentiality and genetic discrimination, and (4) raising awareness of genetic and disability issues. Report contents include goals, objectives, and methodology as well as descriptions of barriers encountered, accomplishments, revisions to original goals and evaluations. Additional information is provided on future plans and sustainability, and a list of selected products produced. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Access to health care, Confidentiality, Disabilities, Discrimination, Final reports, Genetic screening, Genetics, Screening, State initiatives, Washington

Biobank Feasibility Expert Panel. 2007. Feasibility study for a statewide biobank to study preterm births and birth defects: A report to the Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Public Health. Hartford, CT: Connecticut Department of Public Health, 30 pp.

Annotation: This report summarizes 4 discussions held by a 21 member panel during 2007 concerning the feasibility of a biobank in Connecticut and the value it might add to the study of preterm births and birth defects. Biobank models; funding sources; possible increases in research potential; affordability, ethical, legal, and social issues; and the likely public and private perceptions of such a bank all receive examination. Findings and recommendations conclude the report.

Keywords: Bioethics, Budgets, Congenital abnormalities, Connecticut, Genetic markers, Genetics, Low birthweight, Prenatal screening, Preterm birth, State programs

[Doksum T, Foster S]. 2006. The Genetics Education Needs Evaluation Project: Final report. [Cambridge, MA]: Abt Associates, 85 pp., plus appendices.

Annotation: This report describes a project whose central mission was to develop community-based participatory strategies to improve access to culturally and linguistically appropriate genetics information, resources, and services to assist underserved populations in making informed choices about their health. Collaborative partners included Abt Associates, the National March of Dimes Foundation, the Genetic Alliance, Family Voices, the Michigan GENE Project, and the Washington Heights/Inwood GENE Project (New York), and the Midwest Latino Research Center. Report contents include the executive summary; introduction; history of the project and the approach; a summary of information-gathering activities; an outline of community projects; a review of the development of national partnerships; reflections on the project infrastructure and partnerships; and lessons learned, next steps, and recommendations. Appendices include the project logic model and evaluation plan, local evaluation reports, literature and materials review, a summary of the literature on genetics education and underserved populations, a study of consumer organizations, a meeting summary, a research paper, notes from focus groups, community needs and assets assessments, and the partnership agreement. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Collaboration, Community surveys, Culturally competent services, Final reports, Genetic counseling, Genetics, Genetics education, MCH research, Michigan, New York, Patient education, Program descriptions, Underserved communities
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