Beatty Highlights Importance of National Newborn Screening Awareness Month

Beatty Highlights Importance of National Newborn Screening Awareness Month

Every September our nation observes National Newborn Screening Awareness Month, a month-long campaign to raise awareness about the importance of newborn screening and infant health. To mark the occasion, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement:

"Even if your baby looks healthy, it is critical that parents have their newborn evaluated by medical professionals because there are many health conditions that cannot be readily seen. That is why I have continually called for increased funding to help ensure vulnerable Americans and those at high-risk of medical complications have access to prenatal and post-pregnancy healthcare. This is especially important in Central-Ohio where the infant mortality crisis is affecting far too many families."

In Congress, Beatty has worked tirelessly with local, state and federal officials to address Central Ohio's infant mortality crisis. In fact, in 2014, her efforts proved critical to securing nearly $4 million in federal funds to combat infant mortality in Central Ohio.

Newborn Screening Awareness Month is organized by Baby's First Test. For more information on National New Born Screening Awareness Month and newborn screening, please visit Baby's First Test website, and do not forget to join the conversation online by using #NBS18.