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.
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It is estimated that everybody carries 6 - 8 disease-producing genes, which would be harmful if passed on to our children by both mother and father. Many racial and ethnic groups have "their own" genetic disorders which are not unique to the group, but which occur more frequently in the group. The "Jewish" genetic disorders are a group of conditions that are more common among individuals of Jewish descent. Although these disorders can occur in the general population, they do so at a significantly lower frequency than in the Jewish population.
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Subsidized Genetic Education and Screening for Young Jewish Adults: Register Now! Wednesday, December 3, 2008 6:30pm-9:30pm Congregation Beth Shalom, Northbrook |
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| For News, Press Releases and Special Reports Visit CCJGD's News Page |
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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 View the 2007 Resolution on Jewish Genetic Disorders. |
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