The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners added genetic counselors to its list of licensed professionals, the board announced Wednesday.

Genetic testing provides valuable information for patients and families about the risk of developing certain cancers, known diseases OR, whether someone is a carrier of a genetic disease. Testing ...

Nevada will license genetic counselors in 2026; counselors practicing before Jan. 1 have until July 1 to apply.

At the moment, there are 6,517 certified genetic counselors in the United States, according to 2023 data (link opens PDF in new window) from the National Society of Genetic Counselors. That is an ...

SEATTLE — Up to 10% of cancers are hereditary, which means they can be passed from generation to generation through genetic mutations. Genetic counseling can help you figure out if a cancer in your ...

Rachel Veazey, a genetic counselor in North Carolina, is trained in several fields of genetic counseling, but what she really enjoys is getting to know families through their pregnancy journeys. “It’s ...

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