Birth Defects Program: Identify and monitor birth defects.

Newborn Hearing Screening Program: Screen and evaluate newborns for early hearing loss. If early hearing loss is detected, referral to services in the community and education and resources are provided.

Newborn Screening and Follow Up: Screen all newborns in Rhode Island for several kinds of disorders such as metabolic, endocrine, hemoglobin, hearing, developmental disorders and more for early identification and treatment to prevent death and disability. 

The Newborn Screening and Follow-Up Program works to screen all newborns in Rhode Island for metabolic, endocrine, hemoglobin, hearing, and developmental risk factors to identify risks at the earliest possible point.

Provides up-to-date information, support, and services for families and education,  materials, and resources about newborn screening at the local, state, and national levels.  

Services Include:

• Conditions Screened by State: Select your state (or territory) for contact information for your state's program and to learn which conditions are tested.
• Find a Condition: Select a condition that could be identified in newborn screening to find more information.