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One foot at a time
Save Babies Through Screening Foundation developed this educational film, in English and Spanish, to share experiences of parents and expert opinions regarding the newborn screening process. It contains information that could save a baby’s life.
One Foot at a Time video [non MDH link to video]
Newborn Screening – An Introduction
This introduction to newborn screening is from Medline Plus, a service of the US National Library of Medicine, and the National Institutes of Health.
MedlinePlus Newborn Screening Introduction [non MDH link to video]
Michigan Newborn Screening Program & The Michigan BioTrust for Health
A video from the Michigan Newborn Screening Program that explains Newborn Screening.
Michigan Newborn Screening Program & The Michigan BioTrust for Health video [non MDH link to video]
March of Dimes: A Parent’s Guide to Newborn Screening
In a gentle, warm and supportive context, A Parent's Guide to Newborn Screening explains what newborn screening is, its purpose, the test procedure, and what parents need to do if retesting is necessary. For more information contact the March of Dimes or visit March of Dimes.
March of Dimes
March of Dimes: A Parent's Guide to Newborn Screening [non MDH link to video]
My PKU Life
My name is Kevin Alexander, I'm 31 years old, and I have PKU, also known as Phenylketonuria. This is my story.
Kevin Alexander's PKU story on youtube [non MDH link to video]
Another Link, not a video:
The Newborn Channel Recognizes Newborn Screening Awareness Month
Quick Links
50th Anniversary of Newborn Screening
Fact Sheets
Disorders screened in MN
Specimen Collection Information
Newborn Screening Card Expiration Date
If you have questions or comments about this page, please contact Newborn Screening at: health.newbornscreening
@state.mn.us
