The Newborn Screening Center – Central Luzon (NSC-CL), in collaboration with its host institution, the Angeles University Foundation Medical Center (AUFMC) Department of Pediatrics, hosted a series of expanded newborn screening orientations and laboratory tours for the latter”s pediatric residents, post-graduate interns, and clinical clerks. The sessions were an integral part of the training process of doctors and future doctors, aimed at enhancing their understanding of the importance of newborn screening, basic protocols, and laboratory operations.
The most recent session was conducted on September 18, 2024, and was attended by 20 residents, post graduate interns, and clerks. Dr. Bernadette Halili-Mendoza, NSC-CL unit head, discussed basic facts about ENBS and the disorders included in the panel. Nikki Dela Cruz, NSC-CL program development officer, explained the different steps on how to implement the NBS program. Adelaida Mallari, NSC-CL quality assurance officer, led the laboratory tour and showed the participants how samples are processed, analyzed, and interpreted.
The primary goal of the orientations was to instill in the participants the significance of early detection, diagnosis, and management of heritable disorders. Gaining knowledge about newborn screening also enhances their ability to make informed decisions regarding patient care in the future. By understanding screening processes, they can better educate families about the importance of newborn screening.
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