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| State Genetics Coordinator: Ellie Mulcahy, R.N.C. Director, Maine Genetics Program Maine Department of Health and Human Services 286 Water St. Augusta, ME 04333 (207)287-4623 Eleanor.a.mulcahy@maine.gov Maine Genetics Program provides grants to two genetic service agencies to assure availability of comprehensive services related to genetic conditions, including risk assessment, laboratory and clinical diagnosis, counseling, case management and referral and education of providers, clients and the public. Program staff coordinates newborn screening for 28 conditions, which if left untreated would cause mental retardation, other health problems or death. Referrals are made for treatment and services for individuals with these conditions. The Program also conducts a Newborn Hearing Program, including a central registry, resources and referrals. |
| Clinical 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. Click the blue links for: Maine Genetics Program/Maine Department of Health and Human Services Eastern Maine Medical Center Genetics Program R. Stephen S. Amato, MD, PhD, Genetic Program Director, Chief of Pediatrics Pediatric Specialty Clinics Webber East Suite 305 417 State Street Bangor, Maine 04401 PHONE (207) 973-7559 or Toll-free 1-877-366-3662 X7559 (Program Office, Clinic Coordinator) PHONE (207) 973-7553 or Toll free 1-877-366-3662 X7553 (Program Office, Secretary) EMMC Genetics Program provides consultation and management services for individuals, couples, and families. Services are offered through a number of specialty clinics provided by the Genetics Program at EMMC. Initial genetic evaluation and assessment and ongoing management for persons with a known genetic condition are offered through Genetics Clinic. Division of Genetics at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, Maine Medical Center Wendy Smith, MD, Division Director Rosemarie Smith, MD Tom Brewster, MD, Director BBCH Metabolism Program Valerie Banks, MS, Genetic Counselor Sara Ellingwood, MS, CGC, Genetic Counselor Maine Pediatric Specialty Group 887 Congress Street, Suite 320 Portland, ME 04102 PHONE (207) 662-5522 or 1-800-860-6277 FAX (207) 662-5528 The Division of Genetics provides genetics services for individuals from primarily Southern Maine and New Hampshire. Consultative and management services include dysmorphology evaluations, ongoing management of complex medical care for individuals with known diagnoses, family risk assessment, provision of genetic testing and appropriate genetic counseling, evaluation, diagnosis and management of inborn errors of metabolism, enzyme replacement therapy services for lysosomal storage diseases and prenatal consultations in complex cases. While direct patient care is our main focus, we also provide essential services and education to primary care physicians and other subspecialists at MMC, in the community, as well as throughout the State of Maine and New Hampshire. The Cancer Genetics Program Susan Miesfeldt, MD, Medical Oncologist and Program Director Heather Sylvester, MS, Genetic Counselor Karen Rasmussen, PhD, Oncologic Geneticist Cancer Risk and Prevention Clinic at Maine Medical Center 100 US Route 1 Scarborough, ME 04074 PHONE (207) 885-8533 FAX (207) 885-8500 The Cancer Risk and Prevention Clinic provides a family history evaluation and genetic risk assessment for individuals and families primarily in Southern Maine and New Hampshire. A visit includes reviewing an individual’s personal and/or family history of cancer in order to evaluate possible hereditary cancer susceptibility disorders (HCSDs). The genetic counselor explains genetics, inheritance, discusses genetic syndrome differentials, available testing, possible testing outcomes, and research possibilities. A visit continues with the physician who reviews an individual’s personal history in order to provide a more personalized risk assessment. Furthermore, the doctor is available to answer medical questions, discuss differentials, and make recommendations for follow up surveillance, screening, and potential prevention. While direct patient care is our main focus, we also provide essential services and education to primary care physicians and other subspecialists at MMC, in the community, as well as throughout the State of Maine and New Hampshire. To discuss a case or schedule education services please contact Heather Sylvester, M.S., at (207) 885-7591. To make a referral, please contact Martha Ahonen (207) 885-8534. Foundation for Blood Research Dale Halsey Lea, RN MPH CGC APNG FAAN Director, Division of Genetics PO Box 190 Scarborough, Maine 04070 PHONE: (207) 883-4131 FBR is a nonprofit medical research and education institute composed of laboratory, public health, biostatistical, and education experts. Its purpose is to find more effective ways to identify, manage, and prevent human disease through clinical and laboratory investigation, epidemiology, outreach science education, computer-based analysis, public health program design, and clinical testing. GeneTests, is a publicly-funded, medical genetics information resource that has a searchable clinical directory for all states, type of service, and specialty clinic. Click here for: Gene Tests Homepage Click here for: GeneTests - Maine 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. Example of genetic-related legislation in Maine are: Click below for: Genetic Anti-Discrimination: Maine Insurance Code Unfair Discrimination and Health Insurance 24A§§2159 – c(2) Definitions 2204 Continuity of Care/Nondiscrimination 2850-C Resources for genetic legislation include: ● State genetics coordinator ● Click here for: Maine Legislature Online ● Click here for: National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Genetics Laws and Legislative Activity. Select a topic of interest for legislation in each state (where available). |
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