GENETIC COUNSELING CLINIC
Description
FOR GENETIC CONSULTATIONS AT CLINICS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE CLINICS ARE CONDUCTED BY A GENETICS TEAM FROM THE HATTIE B. MUNROE CENTER WITH MEYER CHILDREN'S REHABILITATION INSTITUTE. GENETIC CONSULATIONS DEAL WITH ISSUES SURROUNDING THE OCCURRENCE OR RISK OF OCCURRENCE OF BIRTH DEFECTS OR AN INHERITED CONDITION IN THE FAMILY. QUESTIONS ABOUT DIAGNOSIS, CAUSE, PREVENTION, AND PROGNOSIS ARE ADDRESSEED. THE INTENT OF A CONSULTATION IS TO PROVIDE THE FAMILY AND PRIMARY PHYSICIAN WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES ABOUT MEDICAL MANAGEMENT AND FAMILY LIFE. WORK A LOT WITH SCHOOLS FOR BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS SUCH AS FETAL ALCOHOL GENETIC DISORDERS. TEAM COMES IN 4 TIMES A YEAR. CALL TO ARRANGE TIME FOR CONSULTATION. FEES: WILL BILL INSURANCE.
Contact Information
Address:
WINNEBAGO HOSPITAL
HWY 77/75, PO BOX HH
Winnebago
NE
68071
Hours of Operation:
8-4:30 MONDAY-FRIDAY
Website:
www.ihs.gov/aberdeen/winnebago/index.cfm?
Main Phone:
Phone
402-878-2231
Other Phone(s):
Fax
402-878-2408
Main Contact(s):
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Other Contact(s):
Main Email:
Other Email(s):
General Information
Agency ID: 1308
List of Provided Services:
Counseling and Guidance: Genetic
Counties Served: Dakota, Thurston
Written material: BROCHURE
Eligibility: REFERRAL FROM FAMILY DOCTOR, SCHOOL SYSTEM, SOCIAL SERVICES, ETC. ANYONE IS ELIGIBLE IF THEY HAVE A QUESTION OR NEED GENETIC COUNSELING.
Ages Served: All Ages
Disabilities Served: Alcohol/Drug, BIMI (Behavioral Impairment/Mental Illness), Brain Injury/Head Injury, DD (Developmental Disability including ID), Hearing Impairment, LD (Learning Disability), OHI - Other Health Impairment, Orthopedic, Speech Disability, Visual Disability
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Fees:
Sliding fee schedule: Yes
How to appeal a decision:
Languages with interpreters on staff: