SERGG™ Committees:

The Southeastern Regional Genetics Group™, Inc. functions through sixteen committees. Each committee is comprised of genetic service providers, public health representatives, and consumers. The following are brief summaries of the committees:

• Biochemical Genetics
  Assures quality control of biochemical genetic laboratories in the region.
• Clinical Genetics
  Evaluates the needs of clinical geneticists and their continuing education.
• Consumers of Genetic Services
  Involves consumers in all SERGG™ Committees. Reviews and edits parent educational materials.
• Cytogenetics
  Assures quality standards and practices of clinical cytogenetic laboratories in the region.
• Education
  Supports education of nurses, primary care providers, and other health support professionals.
• Ethical and Legal Issues
  Functions as a platform for discussion of current ethical and legal issues of interest to those in the field of genetics.
• Financing of Medical Genetics
  Explores methods to increase reimbursement for genetic services in the region.
• Genetic Counseling
  Provides educational materials for patients and parents. Discusses the needs of Genetic Counselors.
• Molecular Genetics
  Offers educational workshops and disseminates information on developing DNA methodologies. Maintains a regional database of chromosomal variants.
• Newborn and Population Screening
  Provides a forum for discussing screening of newborns and other at-risk populations. Addresses ethical and legal issues related to screening.
• Nutritional Management
  Develops standards of nutritional care for patient management, follow-up and evaluation.
• Public Health Management
  Provides a forum for public health professional to enhance awareness of genetic resources.
• Sickle Cell Anemia
  Provides a forum for discussing issues related to Sickle Cell Disease and the education of individuals involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with Sickle Cell Disease.