Disease Risk Testing For patients who have a family history of a disease, such as cancer, heart disease, and others, disease risk testing can help patients know whether they need earlier or increased screenings. As a physician, genetic testing at the Smith Family Clinic has helped me personalize treatment plans for my patients and make an even greater difference in their lives. — Dr. William Schneider, Huntsville Cardiovascular Clinic Pediatric Testing Children with genetic diseases often struggle with developmental or intellectual delays or disorders, and may also suffer from medical conditions that seem unrelated to each other. Without a genetic diagnosis, it is challeng- ing to treat the child’s symptoms and know what the future holds. A diagnosis allows the child’s medical team to refine their care plan to the child’s specific needs, provides access to more targeted treatments, and helps determine if preventative screenings are needed. Genetics can tell us things a routine medical exam can’t. It helped us connect the dots about what our son is facing and empowered us to plan for what’s ahead. — Laura McLester, mother of a Smith Family Clinic pediatric patient
Adult Undiagnosed Disease Testing
Whether someone has struggled for years to find a diagnosis or develops a health condition with a suspected genetic cause, a diagnosis
provides transformational information to patients. It can help identify more targeted treatments, inform healthcare decisions, and highlight the need for life-saving screenings or preventative measures for other family members.
Unlocking the key to my genetics helped me find answers to my neurological difficulties. The clinic has made such an impact on my care. —Jim Wall, Smith Family Clinic adult patient
the HUDSONALPHA hero fund
The Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine is committed to making genetic testing accessible to all who need it. Supported by philanthropic donations, the Clinic’s Hero Fund helps patients who face financial barriers access the care and genetic testing they need. More than $40,000 of Hero Fund aid is disbursed annually to Smith Family Clinic patients, covering expenses from genetic counseling appointments to costly genomic sequencing.
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