On November 10, we celebrates Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day. This day provides an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate our hardworking Clinical Genetics Program team.

The Clinical Genetics Program offers a variety of services, including assessment and diagnosis of genetic conditions, medical information about genetic conditions, discussion about chances of passing on conditions, information about the management and prevention of inherited conditions and services that arrange and interpret laboratory test results.

When patients are referred to our Genetics Program, patients will see either a genetic counsellor or a geneticist based on their referral. Genetic counsellors are health professionals with specialized training in the areas of medical genetics and counselling. In a typical appointment, a genetic counsellor will discuss the chance that someone has an inherited genetic condition, if there is treatment for the condition, if genetic testing is available, as well as implications for other family members.

Join us in showing our appreciation and thanking our Clinical Genetics Program for their contributions!

For more information about our Hospital’s Clinical Genetics Program, visit https://tbrhsc.net/genetics.