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Genetic Screening Awareness Week features powerful events, timely information, and resources to raise awareness of the importance of genetic screening.
January 31, 2024, 10:19 am
JScreen Genetic Screening Awareness Week Feb. 4-10
Program features a week of powerful events, timely information, and resources to raise awareness of the importance of genetic screening.
By Compiled by AJT staff
JScreen’s reproductive genetic test screens for 224 genetic diseases and disorders that put Jews at risk.
January 10, 2024, 1:17 pm
Manischewitz, JScreen Partner for Genetic Screening
The old-line marketer of kosher products and the genetic testing program that utilizes the most advanced medical technology find that they share some common interests.
By Bob Bahr
Gail Heyman (middle, white shirt) to receive prestigious award from Matan for decades of advocacy service work.
May 10, 2023, 12:18 pm
Heyman Receives National Matan Leadership Award
Heyman to be honored for decades of advocacy inclusion service work.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
March 16, 2023, 12:45 pm
Obituary: Dolores Barkin Arnovitz
Dolores Barkin Arnovitz passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb 27, 2023, surrounded by family.
JScreen has announced its fourth annual Jewish Genetic Screening Awareness Week to be held from Feb. 5-11.
January 25, 2023, 11:34 am
JScreen’s 4th Annual Jewish Genetic Screening Awareness Week
A week of powerful events, timely information, and resources to raise awareness of the importance of genetic screening.
By Compiled by AJT staff
December 15, 2022, 10:22 am
Letter to the Editor: Jimmy Grinzaid
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, include your name, phone number and email, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.
By Jimmy Grinzaid
Karen Shmerling credits daughter, Michelle, a physician’s assistant at Emory University, with taking the JSCREEN test and allowing them both to decide on the best next steps.
November 30, 2022, 12:04 pm
JSCREEN Saves Mother and Daughter
Karen Shmerling recounts her journey, along with her physician assistant daughter, to the genetic discovery that inspired them to form a plan of action. Note that Ashkenazi Jews have higher odds for the BRCA gene.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
More than 100 participants from Southern states will participate in the Hadassah Tri-Region Conference, organized around the theme “Hadassah OUT LOUD, Raising Our Voices TOGETHER.”
September 15, 2022, 10:37 am
Hadassah Hosts Tri-Region Conference in Atlanta
Hadassah members from throughout the Southeast will converge on Atlanta as the city plays host to this year’s Tri-Region Hadassah Conference at the Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel.
By Debbie Diamond
The Sernovitzes met Rebecca at mile 7 to cheer her on.
February 24, 2022, 5:45 pm
Rebecca Sernovitz Runs Half-Marathon for Her Son
The mother of three raised more than $13,000 for Chai Lifeline, an organization assisting children with chronic illnesses.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
February 16, 2022, 2:20 pm
JScreen Announces Screening for National Cancer Prevention Month
The Emory-based public health initiative recently added CancerGEN, an at-home genetic saliva test that screens for genetic risks for many types of cancers.
By Compiled by AJT staff
August 10, 2021, 4:58 pm
Letter to the Editor: Jenna Grossman
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.
By Jenna Grossman
“Prevention and early diagnosis is so important,” said Dr. Jane Lowe Meisel.
April 15, 2021, 4:23 pm
JScreen’s Genetic Cancer Test Goes National
The tests are available to anyone over 21 years old.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Karen Arnovitz Grinzaid says men are not aware of their risks.
January 22, 2020, 3:15 pm
Study Looks for More Male Participants
Emory’s JScreen is looking for a few good men – particularly for Jewish men with an Ashkenazi, or Eastern European, background.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Panelists and their Certificates of Appreciation: Karen Arnovitz Grinzaid, Jane L. Meisel, Rochelle Schube and Stacey Davis.
September 25, 2019, 12:28 pm
1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jews Carry Genetic Cancer Defect
Those with Ashkenazi Jewish backgrounds are much more likely to be diagnosed with breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancers.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Having the BRCA gene is a leading indicator for cancer.
July 17, 2019, 12:53 pm
JScreen Tests for BRCA Gene
A new research initiative focused on screening Ashkenazi Jews for the BRCA cancer gene is being launched by JScreen.
By Chloe Levitas
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