GENERAL INFORMATION
NEBRASKA
State Genetic Information
State Genetics Contact:Julie Miller, BS |
Nebraska Health and Human Services/Newborn Screening and Genetics
Genetics and Newborn Screening Region 5 Collaborative
Needs Assessment Planning
Nebraska’s Plan for Newborn Screening and Genetic Services Part-1
Nebraska's Plan Part-2
Clnical Genetic Services
Clinical genetics are medical services provided to individuals, families, and populations who have or are at risk for disorders with genetic implications. Services include testing, counseling, education, treatment, and where appropriate, referral for other services.
GeneTests, is a publicly-funded, medical genetics information resource that has a searchable clinical directory for all states, type of service, and specialty clinic.
Gene Tests Homepage
GeneTests-Nebraska Clinical Directory
Legislation
Genetic legislation may be clearly expressed in public health statutes. It may also be embedded in other regulations, administrative rules, or other less obvious statutes, e.g. labor law. Identifying and interpreting state genetics legislation is not necessarily straightforward. Chapter 71. Public Health and Welfare. Section 71-1, 104.01 Physician; genetic tests; written informed consent; requirements; Department of Health and Human Services
Resources for genetic legislation include:
- State genetic contacts
- Nebraska Legislation Online
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National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Genetics Laws and Legislative Activity.
Select a topic of interest for legislation in each state (where available).
