Thank you Genetic Counselors!
This November 9th join us in celebrating Genetic Counselor Awareness Day! Genetic counselors play a vital role in patients’ lives by helping them understand their personal and family history, risks for genetic diseases, and genetic testing options. They provide the knowledge and support that empowers…
At Genetics Center we think Pink!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 1 in 8 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Understanding risk factors based on personal and family histories is an important step that can aid in early detection, so you can make…
Celebrating 37 Years!
This July marks Genetics Center’s 37th year of providing genetics services. We would like to thank our referring physicians and patients for the support and for being an essential part of our success.
Medical Laboratory & Administrative Professionals Week
This week, Genetics Center is celebrating both Medical Laboratory Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Week to show appreciation for the medical laboratory professionals, office coordinators, administrative assistants, and other support staff who make an invaluable contribution to the healthcare industry and the everyday operations of…
Medical Genetics Awareness Week
The 5th annual Medical Genetics Awareness Week is being celebrated March 14-17, 2023. The goal is to raise awareness of the invaluable contributions medical genetics healthcare professionals make in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of genetic diseases. The goal of GENETICS CENTER is to be…
Genetics Center Celebrates 36th Anniversary!
Genetics Center is proud to announce that July marks 36 years of genetics service. We are proud to have provided our community with compassionate patient care and excellence in laboratory services throughout these years. Genetics Center would like to thank our referring physicians and patients for being…
July is National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month
Each year in the United States, thousands of infants are born with orofacial clefts or other craniofacial conditions that can include cleft lip with or without cleft palate, craniosynostosis and microtia/anotia, among others. These orofacial findings can be hereditary, and comprehensive medical genetics evaluation and…
Genetics Center is proud to be a sponsor of the 2021 Walk for Victory!
Saturday, May 22nd, the Marfan Foundation’s annual Walk for Victory in Southern California will take place virtually. This event raises awareness and funds to support patients and families affected by Marfan syndrome and other connective tissue conditions. Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant connective tissue…
May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a life long illness that causes lung infections and breathing difficulty. While it is seen most commonly in individuals of European, Caucasian, or Jewish descent, individuals of any ancestry may be affected with this condition. In order to inherit CF, both…
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month & Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Genetic testing is an essential part of early detection and care of Ovarian Cancer and the management of Blood Cancers. The general population lifetime risk for ovarian cancer is 1-2%, and 5-10% of ovarian cancer is due to a hereditary predisposition. Genetics Center performs tests…