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Ashkenazi Jews in the United States is a carrier for a Jewish genetic disease.

There are currently 19 life-threatening and preventable genetic diseases affecting Ashkenazi Jews.

A simple blood test
can prevent devastating consequences.
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The Stakes are High
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Eden's Story
If every prospective Jewish parent takes one simple blood test, we can make sure Eden's story does not happen again.Read Eden's Story

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Take the Pledge: To Learn More about Genetic Diseases & Educate Our Community
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Next Community Screening: February 26th at The Temple, Register Today
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Get Involved: The Atlanta Jewish Gene Screen is looking for volunteers. Click here to get involved in the cause.
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The Atlanta Jewish Gene Screen is an awareness and community screening campaign generously funded by The Marcus Foundation. Spearheaded by the Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases, the project is dedicated to building awareness among doctors, rabbis and our community about the genetic diseases affecting Ashkenazi Jews; the importance of genetic counseling and screening; the availability of preconception screening for all 19 preventable and many life-threatening disorders; and the need to update screening prior to each pregnancy. The Atlanta Jewish Gene Screen hosts community screenings throughout the year. Advanced registration will be required on this site.

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February 14, 2012
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