Series 23795
Department of Health. Division of Community and Family Health Services Newborn screening program publications, 1993-2009.
0.20 cubic foot
These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.
Historical Note
See history of the records' creator.
Summary of Records
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 |
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1 | 1993-2005 |