General Information
In accordance with ORS 433.299, the Northwest Regional Newborn Bloodspot Screening (NWRNBS) Program has created an advisory board to assist with modernization of Oregon's newborn bloodspot screening. The
Advisory Board Charter provides more information.
The Advisory Board:
- Provides advocacy, advice, and recommendations
- Provides technical information based on members' respective areas of expertise.
- Assists with strategic planning.
- Helps develop policies and priorities.
- Reviews services provided, including the addition or removal of tests, and provide recommendations.
Upcoming Meetings
Date: May 29, 2024
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Pacific Time
Agenda (pdf): Program updates for 2024; Program Evaluation Process; Criteria and Process for Condition Review; Legislative Report; Funding Subcommittee Update; Public Comment; Open Board Discussion; Wrap-up
Join: Remote participation only via Zoom.
- URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82283220011?pwd=SmYxTWFjM2doOUJIdXRaRXAyTHVzUT09
- Meeting ID: 822 8322 0011
- One-Tap Mobile:
- +12532158782,,82283220011#,,,,*402048# US (Tacoma)
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Meeting Accessibility
OHA welcomes all participants. If you have any questions about accommodations or need any assistance to participate, please call or email or call by May 27: 503-693-4100 or
NBS.AdvisoryBoard@odhsoha.oregon.gov. All relay calls are accepted.
Reports
The NWRNBS Advisory Board has developed the reports below.
Past Meetings
2023
September 6, 2023
June 8, 2023
This meeting was a continuation of the May 31 discussion. Minutes are included in the May 31, 2023 listing.
May 31, 2023 Agenda (pdf) | Minutes-draft (pdf)
2022
Subcommittee on Long-Term Program Funding: September 21, 2022
September 8, 2022
Subcommittee on Long-Term Program Funding: August 1, 2022
April 27, 2022
February 23, 2022
Special Meeting: January 31, 2022
2021
November 1, 2021
March 1, 2021 2020
February 4, 2020
2019
Workgroup: December 12, 2019
October 4, 2019
July 18, 2019
Resources