Texas Newborn Screening - Info for Parents

Effective September 1, 2009, hearing services provided through the PACT program at DSHS will be transferred to the Medicaid program.

Quick Reference To Newborn Screening Disorders

Material de consulta rápida sobre las condiciones médicas detectadas con los exámenes colectivos a recién nacidos (PDF 73KB)

DSHS FACT Sheets (PDF 165KB)
      Hoja informativa sobre el examen médico del recién nacido (PDF 161KB)
Disorder Factsheets (STAR-G)

Newborn Screening Benefits Program (PDF 22KB) UPDATED

A Parent's Guide to Newborn Screening

Watch a Video on Newborn Screening Program

Starlight Starbright Foundation

Children's Health Insurance (CHIP)/Children's Medicaid

DSHS Consultants

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Genetics Home Reference - Your Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions

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