About Genetic Counseling
​PAGC was formed to promote genetics education, foster professional development, encourage communication and facilitate access to services in the state of Pennsylvania. Professional membership, participation in conferences and webinars, and volunteer support are crucial to our success!
Patient Resources
Professional Resources
NSGC: National Society of Genetic Counselors
http://www.nsgc.org/
ABGC: American Board of Genetic Counseling
http://www.abgc.net/
ACGC: Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling
http://www.gceducation.org/
American College of Medical Genetics
​https://www.acmg.net/
GeneReviews
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1116/
Timeline
PA Genetic Counselors Licensure Committee
Virginia Speare, PhD, MS, CGC
Mary Delany, MS, CGC
Kathleen Valverde, MS, CGC
Betsy Gettig, MS, CGC
Brenda Finucane, MS, CGC
​Laura Conway, PhD, MS, CGC
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Regional Representatives
Maria Baker, PhD, CGC
Kelly Donahue, MS, CGC
Robin Grubs, PhD, CGC
​Gail Martino, MS, CGC
PA Genetic Counseling Licensure
On December 22, 2011, Governor Tom Corbett signed Pennsylvania's genetic counselor licensure bills into law.
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Professional licensure ensures that patients and consumers receive quality genetic counseling services from reliable professionals. It also formally recognizes the level of of expertise and competence achieved by genetic counselors.
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Key Provisions of Licensure Bills
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Provide oversight of genetic counselors in Pennsylvania by the State Board of Medicine
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Define the title, Genetic Counselor
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Describe persons who may provide genetic counseling as part of their scope of practice or training without holding a genetic counseling license
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Define qualifications needed to apply for a license to practice as a Genetic Counselor in Pennsylvania
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Define the parameters under which an applicant may qualify for a provisional license (e.g. active candidate for the American Board of Genetic Counseling certification exam)
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Describe the requirements for continuing education to maintain a license
Find A Genetic Counselor
If you live in the US or Canada, the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) "Find a Genetic Counselor Tool" is a great resource to help locate a genetic counselor near you. The website allows you to search based on name, type of genetic counselor (cancer, prenatal, personalized genomic medicine, etc.), distance from where you live and more.
​If you are not sure you’ve found the right fit, contact one of the counselors listed in your area and they may be able to assist you further.
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Below is a list of genetic services in Pennsylvania.
You can view these services on a Google map HERE
If a provider would like to add, or correct, their clinic information, please email pagcmembership@gmail.com
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PLEASE NOTE: More options are often available to cover the state of Pennsylvania.
Request a telemedicine/virtual visit when scheduling or ask about satellite offices.
WESTERN
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Pittsburgh, PA, US 15213
Prenatal | Cancer | Adult
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Department of Medical Genetics
4401 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA, US 15224
Pediatric | Cardiology | Metabolic | Specialty Disease
Allegheny Health Network
Cancer Genetics Program
320 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA, US 15212
Allegheny Health Network
Wexford Health and Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA, US 15090
| Cancer |
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Allegheny Perinatal Associates
West Penn Hospital
4815 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA, US 15224
| Prenatal |
Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania
3636 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA, US 15213
| Hematology |
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1229 Silver Lane
McKees Rock, PA 15136
Neurogenetics | Psychiatric Disorders
Telemedicine Services
Test Result Consults | Referrals
CENTRAL
Geisinger
Geisinger Medical Center
100 N. Academy Avenue
Danville, PA, US 17822
Prenatal | Pediatric | Research
Geisinger
Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute
120 Hamm Drive
Lewisburg, PA, US 17837
Pediatric Neurodevelopmental | Research
Geisinger
Wilkes Barre - Fertility
1155 East Mountain Blvd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Reproductive Endocrinology
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State Hershey Medical Center Health System
500 University Drive
Hershey, PA, US 17033
Cancer | Pediatric
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
High Risk Pregnancy & Reproductive Genetics
35 Hope Drive
Hershey, PA, US 17033
| Prenatal |
Wellspan Maternal Fetal Medicine
35 Monument Road
York, PA, US 17403
Prenatal | Cancer
Lancaster General Health- Penn Medicine
Lancaster, PA, US 17604
Prenatal | Cancer | Fertility/Preimplantation Genetics
UPMC Pinnacle - Harrisburg
Medical Genetics
111 S. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA, US 17101
Cancer | Prenatal
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The Clinic for Special Children
535 Bunker Hill Road
Strasburg, PA, US 17579
| Pediatric and Adult |
EASTERN
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA, US 19104
Pediatric | Specialty Disease | Research | Cardiology | Neurogenetics
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Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program
University of Pennsylvania Telegenetics Program
3930 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, US 19104
| Cancer |
Penn Medicine- Abramson Cancer Center
3400 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA, US 19104
| Cancer |
Penn Translational Medicine and Human Genetics
Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
4400 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA, US 19104
Adult Genetics | Rare Cancer Syndromes
| Connective Tissue | Cardiology
University of Pennsylvania Health System
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA, US 19104
| Prenatal |
University of Pennsylvania Health System
330 S. Ninth Street
Philadelphia, PA, US 19107
| Neurogenetics |
Thomas Jefferson Sidney Kimmel Cancer Network
1015 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, US 19107
| Cancer |
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Genetic Services
5501 Old York Road
Philadelphia, PA, US 19141
Prenatal | Cancer | Cardiology| Ophthalmology |
| Screening for Jewish Diseases |
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Temple University Hospital
3401 N Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA, US 19140-5103
| Prenatal |
Reading Hospital - Tower Health
Family Risk Assessment Program
420 S Fifth Ave
West Reading, PA 19611
| Cancer |
Main Line Health System
Genetics & Risk Assessment
Bryn Mawr Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center
& Paoli Hospital
Cancer | Cardiology | Prenatal
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Risk Assessment Program
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA, US 19111
| Cancer |
Lehigh Valley Health Network
1240 S. Cedar Crest Boulevard
Allentown, PA, US 18103
Cancer | Prenatal
Phoenixville Hospital - Tower Health
140 Nutt Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
| Cancer |
St Christopher's Hospital for Children
Clinical Genetics
160 E Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, PA, US 19134
| Pediatric | Fetal Evaluation
The Cancer Institute of Doylestown Hospital
595 West State Street
Doylestown, PA, US 18901
| Cancer |
Abington - Jefferson Health
Asplundh Cancer Pavilion
3941 Commerce Avenue
Willow Grove, PA, US 19090
| Cancer |
Chester County Hospital
Cancer Risk Evaluation Program
440 E. Marshall Street
West Chester, PA, US 19380
| Cancer |
St. Luke's University Hospital and Health Network
Family Cancer Risk Evaluation Program
Locations in Allentown and Easton
| Cancer |
Holy Redeemer Health System
Comprehensive Breast Care Surgeons
Hereditary Cancer Risk Evaluation Program
45 Second St. Pike
Southampton, PA, US 18966
215-633-3456
| Cancer |