Genetic Support Foundation Launches Website Providing Objective Information on Genetic Testing

DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / May 28, 2015 / Genetic Support Foundation, an independent charitable nonprofit 501(c)(3), launches a genetics education-focused website. Genetic Support Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of healthcare by providing up-to-date, objective genetic information to patients, providers and healthcare organizations, supporting those in need of genetic services and facilitating the adoption of best genetic practices. www.geneticsupportfoundation.org

Dr. Jon Wolff, medical geneticist and Founder and President of Genetic Support Foundation states, “I am proud of the mission of Genetic Support Foundation and the integrity of our Board and Staff in creating thoughtful education resources that will help patients, families and providers navigate the evolving genetic testing landscape.”

Genetic Support Foundation’s initial website launch is focused on prenatal genetics resources. In the near future, content will be expanded to other areas including cancer, newborn screening and personalized genomics.

Heidi Lindh, MS, CGC, Executive Director of Genetic Support Foundation adds, “In addition to launching our website, we are thrilled to announce the availability of our educational video that we developed to help patients make informed decisions about noninvasive prenatal testing. This video comes at a time when there is a real need for objective information, and we are hopeful that this video will be a useful tool for providers and patients.” (link to NIPT video here https://www.geneticsupportfoundation.org/genetics-and-you/pregnancy-and-genetics/noninvasive-prenatal-testing-the-real-deal-and-what-you-need-to-know.

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SOURCE: Genetic Support Foundation

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