The Jon Wolff Memorial Fund
In 2012 when Dr. Jon Wolff founded Genetic Support Foundation (GSF) he envisioned the newly formed non-profit organization would provide âunbiased, expert and compassionate care for patients.â Not only does …
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How Widespread Prenatal Testing for Microdeletions Can Hurt Patients and Why the Genetic Testing Industry Needs More Accountability
The New York Times published an important investigative piece this week, exploring concerns about expanded prenatal genetic screening. Specifically, the article focuses on the practice of prenatal screening for the …
Stephanie Meredith: A Trailblazer in Genetic Communications Helps GSF Advocate for Equitable and Inclusive Genetic Health
Stephanie Meredith has a long history of advocating for inclusive policies and resources for individuals with a genetic diagnosis. She is the Medical Outreach/Lettercase Program Director for the Lettercase National …
Stand Up for Access to Independent Genetic Counseling Services by Supporting S.1450 / H.R.2144 â the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021
Hello Genetic Support Foundation friends, followers and family! Genetic counseling services are not yet recognized for reimbursement by Medicare. As genetic technology expands and holds promise to improve health for …
Mark Johnson: A Legacy of Innovation and Leading the Way in Genetic Healthcare
Mark Johnson has a long legacy of supporting the genetic sciences through his professional work and his service over the past thirty years. Having earned an undergraduate degree in business …
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ACOG Guidelines on Prenatal Screening for Aneuploidy
In October 2020 the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) released an updated practice bulletin regarding genetic screening and testing for …
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Cancer Prevention: 3 Steps to Take Today
Each year, cancer affects millions of people worldwide. In the U.S. nearly 40 percent of men and women will develop cancer in their lifetime. While developing cancer can be a …
Cancer Coping: Living with Uncertainty
By: Cobie Whitten, PhD While uncertainty is inevitable, it is hard. We yearn for certainty and security about the future. This is especially true after we have encountered a potential threat …
Does it Run in the Family? How to Gather the Health Info You Need
Family health history is one of the most important ways to understand the likelihood of future health developments. While gathering this information is recommended, itâs not always easy. Compiling this …
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GSF Intern Reflects on Learning in the Time of Covid
Ryan Murtha spent his summer rotation with GSF. A student at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions, Murtha says he can’t wait to come back to the Pacific Northwest. …
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