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Northwest Regional Newborn Bloodspot Screening Advisory Board Meets April 27 - 04/14/22

April 14, 2022

Media contact: Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139, PHD.Communications@dhsoha.state.or.us

Northwest Regional Newborn Bloodspot Screening Advisory Board meets April 27

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: Long-term funding for Newborn Bloodspot Screening in Oregon; rules advisory committee related to proposed fee increase; Pathways for Oregon Family Advocates; general public comment; wrap-up and next steps.

When: Wednesday, April 27, 9 a.m. to noon. A 15-minute public comment period is scheduled at about 11:45 a.m.; comments are limited from one to three minutes depending on the number of people providing comments.

Where: Remote access only. Zoom access:

https://pdx.zoom.us/j/88276610584

Meeting ID: 882 7661 0584

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)

Meeting ID: 882 7661 0584

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.

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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 Sarah Humphrey King, sarah.m.humphrey@dhsoha.state.or.us, 971-217-3522 (voice/text), at least 48 business hours before the meeting. All relay calls are accepted. 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.

Northwest Regional Newborn Bloodspot Screening Advisory Board Meets April 27 - 04/14/22

April 14, 2022

Media contact: Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139, PHD.Communications@dhsoha.state.or.us

Northwest Regional Newborn Bloodspot Screening Advisory Board meets April 27

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: Long-term funding for Newborn Bloodspot Screening in Oregon; rules advisory committee related to proposed fee increase; Pathways for Oregon Family Advocates; general public comment; wrap-up and next steps.

When: Wednesday, April 27, 9 a.m. to noon. A 15-minute public comment period is scheduled at about 11:45 a.m.; comments are limited from one to three minutes depending on the number of people providing comments.

Where: Remote access only. Zoom access:

https://pdx.zoom.us/j/88276610584

Meeting ID: 882 7661 0584

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)

Meeting ID: 882 7661 0584

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.

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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 Sarah Humphrey King, sarah.m.humphrey@dhsoha.state.or.us, 971-217-3522 (voice/text), at least 48 business hours before the meeting. All relay calls are accepted. 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.