Newborn Screening
The purpose of newborn screening is to detect potentially fatal or disabling conditions and birth defects in newborns as early as possible. With early diagnosis and intervention, complications may be prevented.
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South Dakota Department of Health Newborn Screening Program
Newborn Screening is a system coordinated by the South Dakota Department of Health in collaboration with hospitals, laboratories, health care professionals, and families.
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Conditions Screened For in South Dakota
South Dakota currently screens for 50 conditions
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Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP)
The RUSP is a list of disorders that the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends for states to screen as part of their state universal newborn screening (NBS) programs.
- Navigate Newborn Screening Video Series
- Journey Through Newborn Screening Video
- NCHAM: Your Baby's Hearing Screening Video
- Baby’s First Test
- Expecting Health
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