Genetics-Related Resources in the State of Connecticut
This list is intended as a starting point for exploration and information and is not comprehensive. Inclusion here does not imply endorsement of an organization or viewpoint.
NERGG Board Members from Connecticut:
Lisa Louise Brailey, MD
Marie Burlette
Maria Gyure
Kunal Sanghavi
Peggy Sweeney
Resources for Families
Family Voices – Connecticut Affiliate Organization
Connecticut Birth to Three Program
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs and Connecticut’s Medical Home Initiative
United Way 211 United Way 211 is a system of help via telephone – a single integrated source for information about community services, crisis intervention and referrals to health and human services. It is accessed toll-free from anywhere in Connecticut by simply dialing 2-1-1 and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Mother to Baby CT (Teratogen Information) Information about factors which may cause birth defects
Genetics Providers
Clinical Genetics – Yale School of Medicine
Medical Genetics – University of Connecticut
State Services
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Connecticut Newborn Screening Program
Medicaid and Medicare Connecticut
Connecticut Hospital Association
Department of Banking – Connecticut
Insurance Department – Connecticut
Department of Genomics – Connecticut Department of Public Health
Other
The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine