Program:	Medical Genetics Program of Southwestern Ontario
Organization:	Children's Hospital London Health Sciences Centre
Description of Services:	Genetic testing, assessment, counselling, treatment and screening programs for infants, children and youth and their families Cancer Genetics Clinic - Conducts assessments of future cancer risk * provides genetic counselling * arranges genetic testing, if appropriate, and explains results * makes recommendations for prevention, early detection and surveillance, and provides referrals to other providers to receive treatment, surveillance and follow-up care General Genetics Clinic - Provides assessment and genetic counselling to families with infants and children who have birth defects and/or developmental delay or family history of a known or potential genetic disease Inherited Metabolic Disorders - Specialized team offers intervention and treatment care to patients with inherited metabolic disorders and their families Newborn Screening Program - Identifies newborns at risk of disorders that can lead to significant health concerns * newborns are screened for metabolic, endocrine and hematological conditions * screening is available to every newborn in Ontario
Requirements
Fees:	Most services covered by OHIP
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Infants, children and youth and their families
Application:	Medical referral required
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Languages:	English
Area(s) Served:	Southwestern Ontario
Contact Information
Phone Numbers:	519-685-8140
Toll-Free:	1-800-243-8416
Fax:	519-685-8214
Website:	www.lhsc.on.ca/medical-genetics-program-of-southwe...
Address:	800 Commissioners Rd E, Zone B, Level 5, Room 040 (B5-040) London, ON N6A 5W9		Map
Intersection:	Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E
Location:	London (Central)
Hours:	By appointment

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