ISGP

Founded in 1982, ISGP is devoted to the development and delivery of genetic services, research, and education in the State of Illinois.

[ISGP @GeneticsIL]

Join us at our Medical Genomics Symposium on Monday, 5/20! Deadline for in-person attendance is 5/13. Virtual attendees can register until 5/20. CEUs offered. Register here: https://t.co/faUy4sIV2m.

[National Coordinating Center for the RGNs @NCCRCG]

Mark your calendars for an exciting week of discovery & fun! Join us from May 20-24 for Public Health Genetics and Genomics Week. Share your stories, play interactive games, and immerse yourself in the world of #PublicHealthGenetics. #PHGW https://t.co/Q96KNYIBdw

[IDFPR @IDFPR]

Licensees, make sure your contact information (including email address) is up to date so we can send you important updates!

Update your information through our online portal:
https://t.co/kjjm68fYKp

[ISGP @GeneticsIL]

This was one of the most important reasons for our visit to the Capitol yesterday! So glad to see this pass. Improvements to our licensure processing will be made very quickly now! #GeneChat #GeneticCounselorAwarenessDay

[IDFPR @IDFPR]

IDFPR would like to thank @SenatorSuzy, @RepBobMorgan, and the other esteemed members of the Illinois House of Representatives and Illinois Senate for passing HB 2394.

[ISGP @GeneticsIL]

Alyssa Valentine, genetic counselor at @cookcountyhealth and her state senator, @SenLCollins ! #GeneticCounselorAwarenessDay #GeneticsPrivacy #EquitableAccess #GeneChat @GeneticCouns

[ISGP @GeneticsIL]

What an honor to meet & chat w @NabeelaforIL, sponsor of HB 4142 to amend the Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) so an insurer may not seek information derived from genetic testing for life insurance. #GeneticPrivacy #GeneChat @GeneticCouns #GeneticCounselorAwarenessDay

[ISGP @GeneticsIL]

What a wonderful day yesterday in #Springfield! Illinois genetic counselors met with legislators, staffers, @IDFPR leaders, & community members about #Access to genetic services and the importance of #GeneticPrivacy! #GeneticCounselorAwarenessDay #GeneChat @GeneticCouns

[TSGC @TexasGCs]

Apply today to be a part of the TSGC Board of Directors!

#GeneChat #leadership

[ISGP @GeneticsIL]

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[ISGP @GeneticsIL]

With so many changes happening around the country regarding #ReproductiveRights, it’s hard to know the specifics about state law. See below for a super clear resource from @ILAttyGeneral. In short, abortion is legal, safe, & available here. #AbortionIsHealthcare #GeneChat

[ISGP @GeneticsIL]

@ILAttyGeneral https://t.co/iq9YWgbUsN

[ISGP @GeneticsIL]

See below for resources from our @ILAttyGeneral office about how to protect your personal information! This is always important, but especially during this tenuous time in reproductive health. Please share with patients, friends, communities, and colleagues! #GeneChat #Privacy

[ISGP @GeneticsIL]

@ILAttyGeneral https://t.co/x1G1co1D9z

[Natasha B, MS, MPH,CGC @nkrberman]

Absolute must read #GeneChat

[Health Disparities @NIMHD]

#DYK? The misconception that #SCD affects only African American patients can lead to delays in diagnoses and treatment. https://t.co/JMe7psCfrG

[ISGP @GeneticsIL]

#DYK there are approximately 6,400,000 people living with #SickleCell worldwide? This online repository highlights global SCD warriors' stories and photos. Look at these beautiful people! https://t.co/FK7UXTOS1d #ConquerSCD #HealthEquity #GeneChat

[ISGP @GeneticsIL]

This #WorldSickleCellDay 2022, the #SCD community honors the life and work of Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong (KOF), a global champion for #sicklecelldisease. Learn more about KOF’s contributions to the global #SickleCell community here: https://t.co/uzLhy2XX04

[ISGP @GeneticsIL]

Celebrate #WorldSickleCellDay 2022 coming up June 19th by honoring global #SCD warriors! Check out this online repository by global health physician Dr. Alex Kumar to learn more about #SickleCell warrior stories of hope and inspiration. #GeneChat https://t.co/7jqrr9rs3s

[ISGP @GeneticsIL]

Please feel free to retweet or use as model for your own organizational statement. #GeneChat #AbortionIsHealthcare

[ISGP @GeneticsIL]

Please see our statement regarding #ReproductiveFreedom. All persons have the right to make independent reproductive health decisions, including access to safe abortion services. #AbortionIsHealthcare #HealthcareEquity #GeneChat @GeneticCouns https://t.co/4tSqfeu3LT