December 2020

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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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Volunteer Spotlight: Shayne Gaffney

Posted: 12/10/2020
Category: Advocacy, Awareness, Community, Parent Perspective

Meet Shayne Gaffney, our Community Alliance Chair from New Hampshire. Shayne runs GC Coaching and is a cycling coach, and when he's not working, he's advocating for CMV screening in New England and hosting several National CMV podcasts! Shayne is father to two young children, his daughter born with congenital CMV.

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