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August 2021
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August 2021
Advocating for CMV Newborn Screening Without Legislation
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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Parent Spotlight: Jessica Rachels
Author: Jessica Rachels
Posted:
8/2/2021
Category:
Advocacy
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Awareness
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Community
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Parent Perspective
My name is Jessica Rachels. I am from Idaho and I am a Christian, wife, mom, homemaker, caregiver to both my Dad and daughter who have disabilities, advocate for people with disabilities, and author of
Natalie Bug: My Life With Cytomegalovirus
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