Purpose Statement: The purpose of newborn screening is to detect potentially fatal or disabling conditions in newborns as early as possible before the infant displays any signs or symptoms of a disease or condition.
Mission Statement: The Newborn Screening Program seeks to decrease the morbidity and mortality of infants born in South Dakota through timely testing, diagnosis, and high-quality newborn screening follow-up.
Condition Nomination Form for Additional to Newborn Screening Panel Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
Newborn Screening Advisory Meeting
Sept 11, 2024, 11 am - 1 pm (Central), Virtual
Interested parties may register for the meeting by contacting dohnewbornscreening@state.sd.us.
People interested in presenting data, opinions, or written comments may do so by contacting the Newborn Screening Program at DOHNewbornScreening@state.sd.us.
Please contact the SD Newborn Screening Program at least 48 hours before the virtual meeting if you have special needs for which arrangements can be made by calling 605-773-3737.