Did you know that #Thanksgiving is also National Family Health History Day?
Even if you don’t have a parent or sibling with a genetic diagnosis, you might be more likely to get a condition if other people in your family have or had the condition. 🧵 (1/7) #GeneChat
Even if you don’t have a parent or sibling with a genetic diagnosis, you might be more likely to get a condition if other people in your family have or had the condition. 🧵 (1/7) #GeneChat
These can include things like cancer, diabetes, or heart conditions. However, having a family health history of these things doesn’t mean that you will definitely get them. (2/7)
You can collect your family’s health history online using the My Family Health Portrait tool. Then, just as important, share this info with your healthcare provider so you can act on any findings! cdc.gov/genomics/famhi… (3/7)
A genetic counselor is uniquely positioned to help you understand how your family history and DNA influence your health. If you have questions about a condition in your family, I encourage you to find a genetic counselor in your area or online to discuss your concerns with! (4/7)
You can find services by visiting FindAGeneticCounselor.com or learn more about how genetic counselors could help clarify your questions by visiting aboutgeneticcounselors.org/Who-Are-Geneti…! (5/7)
Lastly, if you have had experience working with a genetic counselor in the past for your personal or family history, or if you see value in the care that genetic counselors can provide to patients and their families, I urge you to sign on to this letter … (6/7)
… in support of the work we do every day. Help us expand access to genetic counseling services to all who may benefit! surveymonkey.com/r/P9B7XCC
Grateful every day for the work I get to do! (7/7)
Grateful every day for the work I get to do! (7/7)
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