American College of Medical Genetics Unveils New Website

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Medical
Genetics (ACMG) has unveiled a newly redesigned website with a variety of
tools and resources to help the public and professionals learn more about the
burgeoning field of medical genetics and what it means in terms of healthcare
practices, such as newborn screening. The new site at www.acmg.net includes
up-to-the-minute information on new advances in medical genetics.
"These tools and resources provide useful and readily accessible
information about medical genetics that can help the public to better
understand how genetic discoveries affect them and to help professionals learn
about the latest recommendations and guidelines in the clinical practice of
genetics in medicine," said Joe Leigh Simpson, MD, FACMG, President of the
American College of Medical Genetics.
Other useful aspects of the ACMG site for the public and professionals
include:
-- Policy Statements and Practice Guidelines on genetics topics ranging
from breast and colon cancer screening, newborn screening, prenatal
diagnosis, cystic fibrosis, fragile X, genetic counseling and genetic
testing
-- (GFAQS) Genetics Frequently Asked Questions
-- Online Job Posting for employers
-- Information on the Annual Clinical Genetics Meetings
-- Upcoming Events in Genetics
-- Genetics Educational Products on newborn screening, early childhood
hearing loss, genetic counseling and how genetics relates to medicine
and healthcare
-- Online Newsroom
-- The ACMG Medical Geneticist Newsletter
-- An ACMG Member's Only area that provides access to exclusive
members-only information and benefits
-- Information on how people and organizations can support advances in
medical genetics through the ACMG Foundation

"In the future, we plan to add even more features to the ACMG site that
will be of value to the public, health professionals and members of the
American College of Medical Genetics, such as Webcasts, more patient and
public information, 'Find a Geneticist' and more," said Michael S. Watson,
PhD, Executive Director of the American College of Medical Genetics.
About the American College of Medical Genetics
Founded in 1991, the American College of Medical Genetics (www.acmg.net)
advances the practice of medical genetics by providing education, resources
and a voice for more than 1400 biochemical, clinical, cytogenetic, medical and
molecular geneticists, genetic counselors and other health care professionals
committed to the practice of medical genetics. ACMG's activities include the
development of laboratory and practice standards and guidelines, advocating
for quality genetic services in health care and in public health, and
promoting the development of methods to diagnose, treat and prevent genetic
disease. Genetics in Medicine, published monthly, is the official ACMG peer-
reviewed journal. The educational and public health programs of the American
College of Medical Genetics are dependent upon charitable gifts from
corporations, foundations, and individuals. The American College of Medical
Genetics Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to
funding the College's diverse efforts to save lives by translating genetic
discoveries into health practices.
SOURCE The American College of Medical Genetics

Kathy Beal of ACMG Media Relations, MBA, +1-301-238-4582, kbeal@acmg.net