Hawaii Genomics Section

The Queen's Health System recently expanded their genetic services from cancer to general adult and pediatric services, with prenatal services coming soon!

Ask A Specialist: Medical Genetics Being diagnosed or at-risk of developing a rare disorder can be an un-easy feeling.That’s where a medical geneticist comes in to help you through the process.This morning on Ask A Specialist,…

Did you know that November is Family Health History Month?
With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to learn more about the health issues that affect your family.

While it might not be easy, starting this conversation within our families is our kuleana (responsibility). Talking about this with your family can reduce health risks for yourself, kūpuna, aunties, uncles, and future generations.

This holiday season, talk to your family. Ask questions. Record the information and update it whenever you learn something new. Share this information with your healthcare provider and other relatives so that they may do the same. You and your healthcare provider can discuss ways to take action to protect your health and reduce your risk for serious conditions.

For resources on how to talk to your family and what information is most helpful to know, click or type this link into your web browser: www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory/

Keep checking our page this month for more posts about the importance of family health history!