This is an awareness and community screening campaign. Spearheaded by the Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases, the project is dedicated to building awareness among doctors, rabbis and our community about the genetic diseases affecting Ashkenazi Jews; the importance of genetic counseling and screening; the availability of preconception screening for all 19 preventable and many life-threatening disorders; and the need to update screening prior to each pregnancy. The Victor Centers hosts community screenings throughout the year. Advanced registration will be required on this site.
- June 28, 2012
- We Wanted to Have Another Child…
- We Wanted to Have Another Child In Vitro Fertilization and Jewish Genetic Diseases “As parent we all would do anything for our children and a simple blood test to screen for 19 known preventable Jewish Genetic Diseases protects your family and may save your child’s life.” –Caroline Gold, co-founder with her husband Randy, of Jewish [...] Read More
- July 3, 2012
- #Trending: AJGS
- Want to figure out if you or your business or group are successful in today’s society? Then check your social media sites! With every person, business and organization having a Facebook, Twitter and blog, one way to measure success is to see your reach and impact through these networks. It is not only a way to check on success, [...] Read More
- July 10, 2012
- All The Single Ladies (And Fellas)
- I know that sometimes it may seem that AJGS isn’t for you unless you are married, engaged, and/or planning to start your family (or add to it). At first, I felt the same way. But, recently, as a unmarried lady, I decided to get screened. Kids are a few years in the future for me [...] Read More
- July 12, 2012
- New Adventures in Motherhood
- Well, you were all with me throughout pregnancy so its time I reveal our little girl to you. Carmel Joy Harpak was born on June 23 at 11:24 PM. She was 7 lbs 1 oz and was 20.5 inches long. 30 years ago I was born at Northside Hospital in Atlanta and on June 23 [...] Read More