Episode 4: Newborn Screening Report Card

March of Dimes Podcasts by March of Dimes

Feb 13, 2008Government & Organizations

Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes and Pamela Sweeney, whose child has a life-threatening disorder that could have been prevented, will discuss the importance of Newborn Screening. Newborn Screening R...

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