Chicago Center for Jewish Genetics Disorders - About the Center

Mission Statement

Over the last 30 years, screening tests for carriers have been developed for many of the identified Jewish genetic disorders. Unfortunately, community-based education efforts have not paralleled scientific advances.

The Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders is a critical effort to provide public and professional education and to empower community members to seek out information and prevention strategies. With its current set of sponsors, the Center represents the blending of science with religious, cultural and historical sensitivity and awareness. The Center seeks to become the voice that translates laboratory discoveries into accessible information for the Jewish community at risk as well as for physicians and other health care providers.

Goals and Objectives

We Serve:

The Public and Jewish Community
Physicians
Health Professionals
Rabbis

Our Goals:
To Provide:

Community Education and Awareness
Professional Education
Screening and Prevention Programs
Information and Referral
Advocacy

Our Objectives:

Create outreach programs to community members and rabbis
Develop educational programs for physicians, health professionals & students
Become a clearinghouse for a full range of services
Provide information on current research and treatment
Work with other organizations in Chicago and around the world
Facilitate exchange of information nationally & internationally
Incorporate ethical issues from within the Jewish community
Inform public policy for improving health care

Our Methods:

Advertising
Brochures
Curriculum Material
Direct Mailing
Email Groups
Information and Referral
Newsletter
Presentations
Resource Materials
Website

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