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MISSION STATEMENT: It is the goal of the Newborn Screening Case Management Program to decrease the morbidity and mortality of infants born in Texas through customer-oriented, high quality newborn screening follow-up, case management and outreach education.

IN-SERVICE EDUCATION: FREE in-service education on the Texas Newborn Screening Program is available at your convenience. If you would like one of our educators to visit your facility please

Ombudsman: The Texas Newborn Screening Program has created an ombudsman position to assist families, the public, health care providers, community organizations and government agencies in resolving issues such as obtaining benefits, and resolving service-related problems regarding the Newborn Screening program. Contact Sharon Newcomb-Kase at 1-800-252-8023 extension 3237, if you or your organization has a problem, or you can for ombudsman services.

Texas Department of State Health Services
Newborn Screening Unit
MC 1918, Rm M-2
PO Box 149347
Austin, Tx 78714-9347
1-800-252-8023 ext. 3957
Fax: 512/458-7450

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1-800-252-8023

Last Updated September 1, 2009