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Project

Wisconsin Congenital Disorders Program/Newborn Screening Program

Center:

WI-Waisman Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Mary Marcus
[email protected]
608-263-9389

Project Description:

Infants who test positive for a genetic metabolic condition are seen in the Biochemical Genetics Clinic at the Waisman Center. The majority of these conditions are treated with nutrition and infants receive comprehensive care from a team including the following clinicians: metabolic physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, genetic counselors and nurses. The Biochemical Genetics Clinic follows individuals from infancy through adulthood to promote lifelong treatment of metabolic disorders for the best outcome.

Keyword(s):

Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood – General, Early Childhood – Newborn Screening, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs

Core Function(s):

Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

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