Department of Health. Division of Community and Family Health Services Newborn screening program publications, 1993-2009.

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These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Historical Note

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Summary of Records

The Newborn Screening Program facilitates early detection, treatment and prevention of mental retardation in infants with certain metabolic disorders. All newborns are tested before leaving the hospital for phenylketonuria, galactosemia and congenital hypothyroidism. They are also tested for hearing impairment. This series contains the program's newsletter and pamphlets for distribution to parents of newborns which is created by the Division of Community and Family Health Services from the Department of Health.

Scope and Content

The Newborn Screening Program facilitates early detection, treatment and prevention of mental retardation in infants with certain metabolic disorders. All newborns are tested before leaving the hospital for phenylketonuria, galactosemia and congenital hypothyroidism. They are also tested for hearing impairment. This series contains the program's newsletter and pamphlets for distribution to parents of newborns.

Arrangement

Chronological

Access Restrictions

This series is classified as Public.

Use Restrictions

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Preferred Citation

Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.

Acquisition Information

These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.

Indexing Terms

Container List

Box	Description
1	1993-2005