Medical Genetics Awareness Week
The 5th annual Medical Genetics Awareness Week is being celebrated March 14-17, 2023. The goal is to raise awareness of the invaluable contributions medical genetics healthcare professionals make in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of genetic diseases. The goal of GENETICS CENTER is to be…
Genetic Counselor Awareness Day
November 10th is Genetic Counselor Awareness Day. Genetics Center has a team of licensed and board certified genetic counselors that play an important and supportive role in healthcare by working with patients to evaluate an individual’s personal and family history. They determine whether genetic testing…
Genetics Center Celebrates 36th Anniversary!
Genetics Center is proud to announce that July marks 36 years of genetics service. We are proud to have provided our community with compassionate patient care and excellence in laboratory services throughout these years. Genetics Center would like to thank our referring physicians and patients for being…
Genetics Center is proud to be a sponsor of the 2021 Walk for Victory!
Saturday, May 22nd, the Marfan Foundation’s annual Walk for Victory in Southern California will take place virtually. This event raises awareness and funds to support patients and families affected by Marfan syndrome and other connective tissue conditions. Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant connective tissue…
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Knowing and understanding the implications of your family history of cancer is an important aspect of breast cancer prevention and treatment. If you have immediate family members who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you are at a higher…
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month & Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Genetic testing is an essential part of early detection and care of Ovarian Cancer and the management of Blood Cancers. The general population lifetime risk for ovarian cancer is 1-2%, and 5-10% of ovarian cancer is due to a hereditary predisposition. Genetics Center performs tests…
August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month
SMA is a genetic condition characterized by weakness of the skeletal and respiratory muscles which can present as early as in the womb or present during early or later childhood, and even sometimes during adulthood. This condition is caused by a deletion in both copies…
Happy Holidays
As we celebrate our 34th year of service, we wish to extend our holiday greetings to you.
Genetic Counselor Awareness Day
November 14th is Genetic Counselor Awareness Day. Genetics Center’s licensed and board certified genetic counselors provide valuable information regarding genetic risks and genetic diseases. They become familiar with an individual’s personal and family history to determine whether genetic testing may be appropriate. They also ensure…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We at Genetics Center extend our warmest regards and best wishes to everyone affected by breast cancer. We also thank those who have allowed us to take part in their care. During this month and in the future, we…