Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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The genetics team offers genetic testing for children who may have inherited conditions or congenital anomalies ("birth defects"), developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, unique physical features, or unusual growth patterns. A genetic diagnosis can help guide future care and connect families with support groups, research opportunities, and others with similar experiences. It's also common for children to be referred and not receive a genetic diagnosis, but the evaluation can still offer helpful information, and further genetic testing may become available over time. 

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BMC’s Genetic Services provides consultation, genetic counseling, and genetic testing to screen for, confirm, or identify genetic conditions that may affect your health or that of…
The genetics team offers care for adults with inherited conditions, genetic disorders, or birth defects.
Our board-certified genetic counselors provide consultation, risk assessment, and genetic testing to individuals with a strong personal or family history of certain cancers.

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