Genetic Counselor Appreciation: Genevie & Lindsay Meyers

Genevie’s children have LQTS, which was only discovered through genetic testing. Her youngest daughter had more severe symptoms of LQTS, and went through an extensive testing panel – which is how her husband learned he had LQTS Type 5. Sometimes you can’t tell...

Family Health History Matters

Family Health History Month is a national initiative that encourages families to share their medical history with relatives who may also be affected. We’re spotlighting stories of families for whom genetic testing, and talking about family health history, was...

LQTS Awareness: Dick’s Story

Can you tell me a little bit about your SADS journey – from diagnosis to where your family is today? In 1991, I was a single dad living in Houston. I was a minister with a great church, a daughter at Baylor University, a 15-year-old son and his 13-year-old brother. My...

SADS Spotlight: Ruby

Can you tell me a little bit about your family’s SADS journey – from diagnosis to where you are today? Our journey starts with my husband’s daughter, who was having cardiac symptoms. The doctors didn’t know what was going on, so they did genetic testing, and found out...