Melanie W. Hardy, MS, MS, LCGC As a genetic counselor, it’s very common to get confused looks from people when I try to describe to them what I do for a living. At JScreen, genetic counselors are a vital part of the carrier screening process to help ensure accurate, appropriate testing for program participants.
by Meira Katz Lyons “I screen. You screen. We all screen with JScreen!” That was the chant heard loud and clear as we marched down 5th Avenue with JScreen as part of the Israel Day Parade in Manhattan. Aswe took our first steps onto 5th Avenue, holding the large banner in support of JScreen and to celebrate
by Ilana W. Wow is all I can say! After a whirlwind AIPAC policy conference with over 18,000 people from different backgrounds, cities, and ages, I am more invigorated than ever. I felt like I was in a microcosm of Jewish life; high schoolers interacting with Holocaust survivors, Rabbis and politicians conversing, and pretty
by Kara Wexler With the New Year finally upon us, it’s time to whip out a notepad for our annual resolutions. While popular goals may include looking like a celebrity who belongs on the cover of People magazine, you’ll feel more fulfilled and empowered if your resolutions encompass the improvement of your mind, body, and
Since the JScreen logo includes the beautiful tree of life, it’s fitting for us to commemorate Tu B’Shevat, the New Year of the Trees. Humans are often compared to trees, both in relation to strong roots and the responsibility to be fruitful and multiply. We also rely on trees for our daily oxygen intake, so why not
You would never know the struggles that Michelle K endured to have her beautiful, blonde, 6-year old twin girls by her side. She looks calm, happy, and seemingly has it all together. On the contrary, the road to motherhood was anything but easy for Michelle. Michelle was plagued by fertility issues, and after 5 rounds
by Rachel S. Our journey with Gaucher disease started when my husband, Ryan, and I decided that we wanted to start a family soon. It was August 2011 and I was due for my annual visit with my OBGYN. Knowing that within the next year we would want to start trying to have children, I asked my OBGYN
by Sierra Weiss Like many other young couples, Gail Heyman and her husband, Lyons met in college, got married after they graduated, and waited a few years before starting their family. Although having children is always a big step that will forever change a couple’s life, their experience was even more life changing. They
by Meredith Cohen When Karen Grinzaid introduced JScreen in an announcement at High Holiday services at Congregation Or Hadash in 2013, my mom was interested immediately and was the first person to contact her for more information. Within a couple of days, my brother and I registered online and our screening kits were later mailed
by Sierra Weiss This is the final installment of the three-part series about my genetic screening experience with JScreen. My name is Sierra and I am a freshman at Emory University. A few weeks ago, I elected to be screened to learn about my genetic makeup. Although I don’t plan to start a family
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