Newborn Screening

The purpose of newborn screening is to detect potentially fatal or disabling conditions and birth defects in newborns as early as possible before the infant displays any signs or symptoms of a disease or condition.

View the Updates to the Newborn Screening Program

View the NB Screening Brochure

What to Expect from Your Baby's First Test

 

Parents-to-be may have questions about newborn screening. This video explains what to expect during their baby's first test, and walks them through the heel stick, hearing, and pulse ox screenings.


Journey Through Newborn Screening

Through this video series, you can learn more about newborn screening and what families may experience. Learn what newborn screening is, when it happens, and why it is so important.