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From: Communication for the Heartland Regional Genetics Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Whitehead, Shona R. (HSC)
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 9:27 AM
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Subject: UAMS Takes Leading Role in Newborn Heart Screening

UAMS Takes Leading Role in Newborn Heart Screening

Jan. 20, 2012 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has begun routine screenings for critical congenital heart defects in newborns and is leading the effort to teach other hospitals the screening method via telehealth.

At no additional cost to patients, UAMS this month began using a painless, noninvasive device that detects the first signs of the most serious heart problems. The device, called a pulse oximeter, is about the size of a Band Aid and is placed on a hand and a foot to measure blood oxygen levels.

For the complete article, visit: http://www.uamshealth.com/News/UAMSTakesLeadingRoleinNewbornHeartScreening?id=5350&showBack=true&PageIndex=0&cid=5

Shona R. Whitehead

Program Coordinator

Heartland Regional Coordinating Center

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

1200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 12100

Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Phone: 405.271.8001 x. 42190

Fax: 405.271.8697