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| State Genetics Contact: Michelle Kempf-Weibel, MS, CGC Statewide Genetics Coordinator Wisconsin Division of Public Health 1 West Wilson St Rm 351 Madison, WI 53701 Tel: 608-267-7148 Fax: 608-267-3824 michelle.kempfweibel@dhs.wisconsin.gov |
| Needs Assessment/Planning: Click here for: Wisconsin Genetics Plan |
| 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 for: - Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene- Treatment Centers for Genetic Disorders Identified through Newborn Screening -Locating a Medical Genetics Provider 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 - Wisconsin Clinical Directory |
| Genetics Training Program:
Click here for: University of Wisconsin/Madison-Genetic Counseling Masters Program |
| 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. Examples of genetic-related legislation in Wisconsin are: Click for: - Chapter 631. Insurance Contracts. Restrictions on use of genetic test results. - Chapter 632. Disability Insurance. Preexisting conditions. Resources for genetic legislation include: ● State genetics contact ● Click here for: Wisconsin State 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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