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Pregnancy, birth and the first year in California, in 14 topics: from who runs maternal and child health to what happens at your newborn's screening.

Newborn Screening

California has implemented several programs and initiatives to enhance maternal, infant, and child healthcare, including comprehensive newborn screening services:

The California Newborn Screening Program (NBS) is a public health initiative aimed at the early detection of certain genetic and metabolic disorders in newborns, facilitating timely intervention and treatment.

For more information about the California Newborn Screening Program, please contact

  • Mailing Address: Genetic Disease Screening Program

Attn: California Newborn Screening Program
850 Marina Bay Parkway, F175, MS 8200
Richmond, CA 94804

  • General Inquiries Email: NBS@cdph.ca.gov
  • Educational Materials and Supplies Orders Email: NBSOrders@cdph.ca.gov
  • Newborn Screening Results Requests Email: NBSResults@cdph.ca.gov
  • Website: California Department of Public Health - Newborn Screening Program

For more detailed information, please visit the California Department of Public Health's Newborn Screening Program website.

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