|
May 16, 2024
Contact: Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139, phd.communications@oha.oregon.gov
Northwest Regional Newborn Bloodspot Screening Advisory Board meets May 29
What: The Northwest Regional Newborn Bloodspot Screening (NWRNBS) Advisory Board is holding a public meeting. The meeting is accessible by a webinar link or conference line.
Agenda: Welcome, introductions; program updates for 2024; program evaluation process; criteria and process for condition review; legislative report; funding subcommittee update; public comment; open board discussion; wrap-up.
When: Wednesday, May 29, 9 a.m. to noon. A 15-minute public comment period is scheduled at about 11:15 a.m.; comments are limited to one to three minutes depending on the number of people providing comments.
Where: Remote access only. Zoom access:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82283220011
Meeting ID: 822 8322 0011
Dial by your location
+1 971 247 1195 US (Portland)
+1 720 928 9299 US (Denver)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 602 753 0140 US (Phoenix)
Background: The Northwest Regional Newborn Bloodspot Screening (NWRNBS) Program screens newborns for endocrine, hemoglobin, cystic fibrosis, immunodeficiency, and metabolic disorders that may not be clinically evident in the first few days or weeks of life. Detecting these conditions early allows the infant to be referred for diagnosis and appropriate treatment to prevent death or disability. For more information, visit www.healthoregon.org/nbs.
###
For people who speak a language other than English or people with disabilities we can provide free help. Some examples are:
- Spoken language interpreters.
- Sign language interpreters
- CART captioning
- Braille
- Large print
- Transcripts, or
- Virtual platform change.
If you need help with these services or other related services, please contact NBS.AdvisoryBoard@odhsoha.oregon.gov at least 48 business hours before the meeting. To best ensure our ability to provide an accommodation please contact us even if you are only considering attending the meeting. The earlier you make a request the more likely we can meet the need.
 You are subscribed to Oregon Health Authority News Releases. View all OHA news releases.
|
