Other organizations provide extensive educational materials for patients and families dealing with genetic conditions. Our specialists encourage families to find support through the following websites and organizations.
Why it's important to check your family's medical history [1]
What is a genetic counselor? [2]
US surgeon general family health history initiative [4]
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) patient resource [5]
The genetics department welcomes phone calls to 937- 641-3800 during our normal business hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
A physician referral is necessary prior to the child’s first outpatient visit. All follow up appointments will be made during your clinic visit or by calling central scheduling 937-641-4000. Expanded patient access avaliable at the south campus on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. You can also request an appointment online.
request an appointment [6]Links
[1] http://www.hhs.gov/familyhistory/
[2] https://www.childrensdayton.org/kidshealth/a/genetic-counseling
[3] https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/
[4] https://www.hhs.gov/programs/prevention-and-wellness/family-health-history/index.html
[5] http://aboutgeneticcounselors.com/
[6] https://www.childrensdayton.org/request-appointment
[7] https://www.childrensdayton.org/health-care-professionals/patient-referrals