Meets Annually
When
Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where
Public Health Council Room, 2nd floor
The Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street
Boston MA 02108
Agenda
- Introduction of New Chairperson and Remarks about the Past Chair: Donna Levin, General Counsel, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- Welcome, Introductions and Announcements: Karen McAlmon, M.D., Chair Massachusetts Newborn Screening Advisory Committee
- Update on Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID): Anne Comeau, Ph.D., Deputy Director, New England Newborn Screening Program
- SCID Discussion and Vote: Mandating/Routinely Testing for SCID or Continuing the Pilot Study/Optional Screening for this Condition
- Newborn Screening Quality Assurance and Quality Control: Roger Eaton, Ph.D., Director, New England Newborn Screening Program
- Update on Metabolic Conditions: Inderneel Sahai, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, New England Newborn Screening Program
- Other Updates
Please note the Department of Public Health implemented a new building access program. You will be asked to show identification before entering the building. Please inform the security guard that you are attending the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee Meeting.
Contact Information
Janet Farrell, Director
Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
phone: 1-800-882-1435 or 617-624-5959
fax: 617-994-9822
TTY: 617-624-5992
website: www.mass.gov/dph/specialhealthneeds
email: janet.farrell@state.ma.us
This information is provided by the Division for Perinatal, Early Childhood, and Special Health Needs within the Department of Public Health.