Wausau, Wis. – How much do you know about your family medical history? The answer could help save your life. Last Friday, November 25 was National Family History Day. It’s a reminder as you spend …
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Wausau, Wis. – How much do you know about your family medical history? The answer could help save your life.
Last Friday, November 25 was National Family History Day. It’s a reminder as you spend time with your family this week for Thanksgiving to know any health risks in your lineage.
Aspirus offers genetic counseling services that can help you determine your own personal inherited health risks, or those of other family members, and learn how personalized medicine can impact your health.
“This isn’t like one of those DNA kits you send in to learn your family ancestry,” says Aspirus Genetic Counselor Victoria Ballard. “We’re looking at a specific panel of genes to see if there are any potential issues.”
Genetic counseling services are commonly used to determine a person’s risk for developing or passing on inherited cancer, heart, pediatric, and prenatal-related conditions.
A genetic counselor such as Victoria will help you:
• Find your chance of getting certain diseases • Decide if a genetic test is right for you
• Learn how knowing your genetic makeup could help you with disease prevention or management so you can make more informed health care decisions.
“The more information we can get, the better,” says Victoria. “This is one of the many great tools Aspirus has to improve the lives of our patients.”
Call Aspirus with questions. A referral from your provider is needed for a visit with a genetic counselor. To learn more or for an appointment call 715-847-0450 or 844-2124556, or email [email protected]
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About Aspirus Health
Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community- directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes and a broad network of physicians. For more information, visit www.aspirus.org/.
