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Welcome to the home of the Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders, a collaborative effort of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and Children's Memorial Hospital.
This site is for anyone concerned about the genetic health and well-being of individuals and families in the Jewish community.


For News, Press Releases and Special Reports
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Learn more about GINA, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
In May 2008, President Bush signed into law GINA. Learn more about what GINA means for you...
September 5, 2008 Coalition for Genetic Fairness' Guide to the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act |
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September 2008 declared Tay-Sachs Awareness Month
The United States Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 594 on July 7, 2008 to designate September 2008 as national Tay-Sachs Awareness Month. Resolution Passes Senate |
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UJC Resolution on Jewish Genetic Disorders Passes
The United Jewish Communities (UJC) Delegates’ Assembly unanimously approved a resolution calling upon Jewish Federations throughout the US and Canada to endorse educational campaigns and testing efforts regarding Jewish genetic disorders. The Delegates’ Assembly passed the Resolution during the 2007 UJC General Assembly in Nashville. View the 2007 Resolution on Jewish Genetic Disorders. |
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