National Society of Genetic Counselors

National Society of Genetic Counselors The National Society of Genetic Counselors is the leading voice, authority and advocate for the gene

Complex cases often require more than one layer of interpretation. Join the second part of NSGC’s Case Based Webinar Ser...
05/22/2026

Complex cases often require more than one layer of interpretation. Join the second part of NSGC’s Case Based Webinar Series on Wednesday, May 27, from 12–1 p.m. CT to explore real-world cases involving reflex RNA sequencing, psychosocial considerations in germline testing and hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin.

Registration is open to NSGC members. Register in the comments to attend the live webinar.

05/21/2026

Last month, NSGC President Carrie Haverty visited Capitol Hill to advocate for the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act.

She shares how meeting with lawmakers helps move this crucial legislation forward and keeps patient access at the center of the conversation.

Learn how you can help keep the momentum going for at www.nsgc.org/Advocacy/Access-to-Genetic-Counselor-Services-Act.

Prenatal screening and other technologies can profoundly shape how patients understand pregnancy. Isabella Holland, MS, ...
05/21/2026

Prenatal screening and other technologies can profoundly shape how patients understand pregnancy. Isabella Holland, MS, LCGC, reflects on the book “Second Life” and explores how genetic counselors can balance clinical information with the lived experience of patients and families.

Read more on Perspectives in the comments.

Jewish American Heritage Month recognizes the contributions of Jewish Americans across many fields, including healthcare...
05/20/2026

Jewish American Heritage Month recognizes the contributions of Jewish Americans across many fields, including healthcare and genetics. It is also a time to reflect on how culture, faith and community can shape healthcare experiences and decision-making.

Former NSGC President Amy Curry Sturm, MS, CGC, spoke this week at an ASHG - American Society of Human Genetics Congress...
05/20/2026

Former NSGC President Amy Curry Sturm, MS, CGC, spoke this week at an ASHG - American Society of Human Genetics Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus briefing on genetics and cancer prevention. The discussion highlighted how advances in genetics and genomics can improve early detection and help prevent cancer before it develops.

Thank you to the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) for convening this important conversation on the impact of genetic research in patient care and public health.

More lawmakers are joining the effort to improve access to genetic counseling services for Medicare beneficiaries!Thank ...
05/19/2026

More lawmakers are joining the effort to improve access to genetic counseling services for Medicare beneficiaries!

Thank you, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Eleanor Holmes Norton and Congressman Steve Cohen for co-sponsoring the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act.

Genetic counselors help patients and families understand complex genetic information and use it to guide care decisions. We’re grateful for your support in helping more patients access this essential expertise.

Learn more about in the comments.

Haitian Heritage Month highlights culture, history, and resilience. As we join in celebration, genetic counselors also h...
05/16/2026

Haitian Heritage Month highlights culture, history, and resilience.

As we join in celebration, genetic counselors also honor the perspectives of the Haitian community in patient care through cultural understanding that establishes trust and guides meaningful conversations about health.

05/16/2026

“We want to match the same urgency that these families have in trying to get to answers.” 👏 👏

Our president, Carrie Haverty, spoke on Capitol Hill recently during a Congressional Personalized Medicine Caucus briefing. She highlighted the need for improving access to genetic counseling and testing so patients can get the right test at the right time.

Science is moving fast. Policy must keep pace by ensuring CMS recognizes genetic counselors as providers so more patients can access genetic experts.

To learn more and show your support for , check out the link here: https://www.nsgc.org/Advocacy/Access-to-Genetic-Counselor-Services-Act

Successful advocacy takes persistence, partnership and sustained investment. During NSGC’s recent Hill Day in Washington...
05/16/2026

Successful advocacy takes persistence, partnership and sustained investment. During NSGC’s recent Hill Day in Washington, DC, Board members advocated for the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act and expanded engagement with key congressional offices shaping healthcare legislation.

This Hill Day resulted in commitments from new co-sponsors and renewed engagement from existing supporters, building important momentum toward expanding access to genetic counselors so more patients can receive the genomic healthcare expertise they need. Read NSGC President Carrie Haverty’s latest Perspectives piece in the comments.

The Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act (H.R. 6280/S. 3607) continues to gain bipartisan support. Thank you Rep. Da...
05/15/2026

The Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act (H.R. 6280/S. 3607) continues to gain bipartisan support. Thank you Rep. Darin LaHood and Senator Amy Klobuchar for co-sponsoring this important legislation to help ensure Medicare beneficiaries can access genetic counselors.

Genetic counselors are essential connectors to personalized care, helping patients and physicians navigate genetic and genomic care that can identify disease risk, inform prevention strategies and guide treatment options.

As genomic medicine plays an increasingly important role in patient care, Medicare beneficiaries deserve access to the specialized expertise genetic counselors provide.

Learn more about in the comments.

⏰DEADLINE EXTENDED: There’s still time to complete the 2026 NSGC Professional Status Survey.We need more responses to be...
05/14/2026

⏰DEADLINE EXTENDED: There’s still time to complete the 2026 NSGC Professional Status Survey.

We need more responses to better understand the current state of the genetic counseling profession. Your input helps strengthen advocacy efforts that support genetic counselors and our patients.

CGCs should have received a personalized survey link from InfoSurv Research. Please take a few minutes to share your experience by May 18!

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