• Better Outcomes for Kansas Families

    Achieved through early screening, detection and surveillance efforts.

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  • Support and Resources are Available

    Connecting families across Kansas with resources and services for developmental challenges from newborn to 5 years.

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  • Share Your Experience

    We invite you to take our Newborn Screening Survey to share your experience with our program.

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  • Better Outcomes for Kansas Families

    Achieved through early screening, detection and surveillance efforts.

    Learn More
  • Support and Resources are Available

    Connecting families across Kansas with resources and services for developmental challenges from newborn to 5 years.

    Learn More
  • Share Your Experience

    We invite you to take our Newborn Screening Survey to share your experience with our program.

    Learn More

About Kansas Newborn Screening & Surveillance

Our Vision:
Improve quality of life and health outcomes.

Our Mission:
Through a data-driven approach and relationship building, Kansas Screening and Surveillance strives to improve equitable access to information, services, and support for newborns, mothers, and families.

Our Program & Services

Newborn Blood Spot Screening

Blood spot screening identifies metabolic and genetic disorders using a small blood sample.

Newborn Hearing Screening

Hearing screening is a safe and effective way to determine your baby’s hearing ability.

Newborn Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening

Pulse oximetry testing is used to detect a potential heart defect shortly after birth.

Birth Defects Surveillance (0-5 Years)

A public health program to collect birth defect data in order to conduct vital care follow-ups.

Special Health Care Needs Program

A public health program to support children and families with a special health care need.

News & Announcements

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