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How will I get my baby’s hearing screen results?

In most cases results will be given to the parent before leaving the hospital or birth center. Your primary care physician will also have access to the results.

Testing for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

The Florida Department of Health, Newborn Screening (NBS) Program, is pleased to announce that beginning April 27, 2020, all newborns screened will be tested for a new condition, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). If you have any questions, please contact the