Declining newborn screening

Primary Care Alberta has noted an increase in parents choosing not to participate in the Alberta Newborn Screening Program, according to the latest column by the agency’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

But you can help expectant parents make an informed decision, having earned their trust over years of consistent care.

To help with these conversations, Dr. Mike Spady, CMO, and Kim Hogarth, CNO, encourage you to review the materials on the Alberta Newborn Screening Program web page.