April 2024

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Advocating for Newborn CMV Screening through Hospital-Based Initiatives

Author: Maggie Kettler, AuD
Posted: 8/30/2024
Category: Advocacy
CMV newborn screening has increased tremendously in the past decade, with many states implementing the screening through legislative efforts. However, CMV screening legislation is not a realistic avenue in all states. In this blog post, we hear from Maggie Kettler, AuD, who has helped to lead successful efforts to increase CMV newborn screening in her home state of Ohio. In this post she discusses successes, challenges, and advice she has for advocates in other states. 

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Volunteer Spotlight: Haley Childs

Posted: 4/29/2024
Category: Advocacy, Parent Perspective
Meet Haley Childs, CMV Community Alliance Co-Chair for Michigan. 

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Volunteer Spotlight: Kara Russell

Posted: 4/15/2024
Category: Advocacy, Parent Perspective
Meet Kara Russell, our CMV Community Alliance Co-Chair for New York.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Patty Cutshall-Bailey

Posted: 4/1/2024
Category: Advocacy, Parent
Meet our Community Alliance Chair from Montana, Patty Cutshall-Bailey. Patty is an Empowering Caregiver Coach offering personalized one-on-one coaching to help caregivers find joy and balance in their hectic lives.  She earned her Bachelor of Science in Management and HR Management in 2004, and a master’s degree in management with a concentration in Organizational Psychology and Development in 2007. Currently, she resides in Montana with her husband and four dogs and enjoys traveling to see her children and grandchildren. Aside from writing books and coaching, she enjoys running, camping, hiking, and reading.

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