Genetic Counselors and You

By National Society of Genetic Counselors

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Brought to you by the National Society of Genetic Counselors, Genetic Counselors and You answers your genetic health questions, by genetic counselors. For more information about genetic counselors, including who they are and why you might see one, visit aboutgeneticcounselors.com.

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Genetic Counselors and You episodes:

11.12.2021
How Does Family History Impact My Risk for Diabetes?
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) estimated last year that around 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes. And since November is a time when we often get together with relatives, some of you may be wondering, “How worried...
09.09.2021
Do My Genes Impact my Risk for Prostate Cancer?
According to the American Cancer Society, other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. In fact, 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. (ACS) What factors increase my...
07.08.2021
My Nutrition, My Genes
With areas opening back up across the country and world, many are looking forward to going outside during the summer. After being stuck at home during lockdown, many might be thinking more about their “summer body” and wondering whether a...
05.26.2021
How Genetics and the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic, racial uprisings, and the resulting economic recession have impacted many people’s mental health. One study suggests that ~4 in 10 adults in the U.S. have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder, up from ~1 in 10...
03.30.2021
A Genetics Expert Helps Us Make Sense of COVID-19 Vaccines
Information about the COVID-19 vaccines is rapidly emerging. Suddenly, we’re hearing terms like mRNA and DNA everywhere. For some of us, we haven’t thought about these concepts since high school biology… and now we have to make health decisions based...
11.12.2020
Demystifying Insurance to Unlock Genetic Counseling and Genetic Testing Opportunities
In honor of Genetic Counselor Awareness Day, we hope this episode helps you learn new ways to access genetic counseling services as we tackle a complex topic with an expert genetic counselor. Health insurance can be complex. How do you...
09.30.2020
Addressing Systemic Racism and Disparities in Genetic Testing
We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to fill out this short 60-second survey to help us learn more about our audience! During this global pandemic, social inequities and health disparities are being exposed and discussed more...
09.22.2020
Addressing Systemic Racism and Disparities in Genetic Testing
We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to fill out this short 60-second survey to help us learn more about our audience! During this global pandemic, social inequities and health disparities are being exposed and discussed more...
06.30.2020
The "Uncertainty" of Genetic Testing
There are many things we know when it comes to genetics and health. There’s also much we don’t know, which is to be expected with fast-moving science. Genetic testing can bring out this uncertainty when results aren’t as clear as...
04.29.2020
How Secure is Your DNA with At-Home Genetic Tests?
At-home DNA tests are popular, but some direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies have cut their workforce following a slowdown in sales. Is the tide changing? If so, why? In this episode, our host, Deepti Babu, MS, CGC sits down with Dawn...
02.24.2020
How to Make the Most of Your DNA Test Holiday Gift
At-home DNA tests are a popular gift, especially during the holidays. Did you receive one, by surprise or because it was on your wish list, and now you’re wondering how to take advantage of it? It’s great that you’re thinking...
10.18.2019
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the National Society of Genetic Counselors and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention want to help women learn the steps they can take – like genetic testing and genetic counseling – to...
08.26.2019
What Genetic Counselors Don't Do
In episode three of the Genetic Counselors and You podcast series -we're myth-busting! What does the “counseling” in “genetic counseling” really mean? Do genetic counselors tell you how to make medical decisions? Do genetic counselors have all the answers? How...
05.31.2019
Genetic Counselors and Your Healthcare Team
In this episode of the Genetic Counselor and You series, current President of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC), Amy Sturm, MS, CGC, LGC, sits down with David Rolston, MD (Geisinger) to discuss how genetic counselors play an active role...
03.13.2019
What is a Genetic Counselor?
In the first episode of the Genetic Counselor and You series, Past-President of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC), Erica Ramos, MS, CGC, sits down with current President of NSGC, Amy Sturm, MS, CGC, LGC, to discuss who genetic...