INFORMING HEALTHCARE THROUGH DNA The Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine is a place where answers are found. From young children battling undiagnosed genetic disorders to adults seeking insights into their genetic risk for neurological or heart disease, the Smith Family Clinic’s medical geneticist and genetic counselors are experts at analyzing information from patients’ DNA to identify genetic variants that could be responsible for disease. For more information about the Smith Family Clinic, visit smithfamilyclinic.org. GENETIC TESTING FOR ALL WHO NEED IT Through HudsonAlpha’s Hero Fund , patients searching for answers at the Smith Family Clinic can access genetic testing and genome sequencing without the financial burden. Genetic testing has become a well-known tool for diagnosing diseases and uncovering patients’ health risks, but insurance rarely covers the entirety of the bill. By the time many patients come to the clinic, they have gone through long and often expensive medical diagnostic journeys. Supported by philanthropy, the Hero Fund allows qualifying Smith Family Clinic patients who experience financial barriers to access genetic testing and counseling free of charge, giving them the answers they deserve.
Genetics is a powerful tool that can tell us things our son or a medical exam wouldn’t be able to tell us. Genetic testing gave us the insight to connect the dots about what our son was facing, and empowered us to know what’s ahead.
— Laura McLester,
a mother whose son received a diagnosis from the Smith Family Clinic
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