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Northwest Regional Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program Advisory Board

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

December 4, 2024
When: 9:00am to 12:00pm Pacific Time
Where: Virtual meeting only - Join via Zoom Meeting
Dial by location: 
  • (253) 215-8782 US (Tacoma)
  • (346) 248-7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 883 2804 0603
Passcode: 613388

Past Meetings

2024

September 4, 2024

Agenda (pdf) | Minutes-Draft (pdf)

May 29, 2024

Agenda (pdf)Minutes (pdf) | Recording

January 30, 2024

Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) 

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 (pdf)

2022

November 30, 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
July 12, 2021

Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)

March 1, 2021

2020

November 16, 2020

Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)

June 29, 2020

Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)

February 4, 2020

2019

Workgroup: December 12, 2019

October 4, 2019

July 18, 2019

Resources