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Advocating for Newborn CMV Screening through Hospital-Based Initiatives

Author: Maggie Kettler, AuD 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. 

Volunteer Spotlight: Kathleen Smith

Meet Kathleen Smith! She was born with cCMV and is our CMV Community Alliance (CCA) Co-Chair for Minnesota.

Volunteer Spotlight: Megan Becker

Meet Megan Becker, our CMV Community Alliance (CCA) Co-Chair for Virginia!

Volunteer Spotlight: Gavin Murray

Meet our CMV Community Alliance Chair for Utah, Gavin Murray. 

Volunteer Spotlight: Haley Childs

Meet Haley Childs, CMV Community Alliance Co-Chair for Michigan. 

Volunteer Spotlight: Kara Russell

Meet Kara Russell, our CMV Community Alliance Co-Chair for New York.

Volunteer Spotlight: Patty Cutshall-Bailey

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.

Reflecting on Two Years of Progress: A Farewell Message from the Immediate Past President of the National CMV Foundation

Author: Dr. Megan Pesch National CMV Foundation immediate past president, Dr. Megan Pesch, reflects on the last two years of progress at the Foundation. 

CMV Mom Hopes to Spread CMV Awareness at Mrs. America Pageant

CMV mom Kelsi Gagne is participating in the Mrs. America pageant in April. She plans to use this platform to increase awareness and health literacy of cCMV. Read more about her journey.

Volunteer Spotlight: Shania Hunt

Meet Shania Hunt, our CMV Community Alliance Chair from West Virginia and mother of three.