Oregon

Newborn Screening Contact Information

   NBS Laboratory
  Cheryl Hermerath, MBA, DLM(ASCP), RM(NRM)
   cheryl.a.hermerath@state.or.us
   (503) 693-4174

   Follow-up Program
   Lindsey Caudle, BSN, RN
   lindsey.d.caudle@state.or.us
   503-693-4173

Click here to go to this program's newborn screening website

Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2009 NCHS data)
47,685

Major Racial/Ethnic Groups
White: 90%                           American Indian: 2%
African American: 3%            Asian/Pacific islander: 6%

Hispanic Ethnicity: 20%  (may also be included in race categories above)

Oregon Statute
Or. Rev. Stat. § 431.310 (1993) - addresses newborn screening fees.
For more information click on this link: National Conference of State Legislators

Screening Requirements
Initial and second screen required by law on all infants.

NBS filter paper form: PDF                                                                                                                                            NBS Fee: $54.00

Parent/Consumer Resources

   March of Dimes

   Save Babies Through Screening Foundation

   Laboratories Offering Expanded Screening

Disorders

Click here for a list of disorders states screen for

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