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March 17, 2010

Personal genetics and health: “Only one company had figured out the right formula”

Posted 12:59 PM PDT

imageAt Navigenics, our personal genetic results focus on health. Our genetic testing services only cover common, important health concerns that you can do something about.

And to help our members turn their personal genetic information into better health, we work closely with a wide range of healthcare organizations and professionals. Our team of board-certified genetic counselors is available to help our members make the most of their genetic results. And we partner with many other healthcare researchers and providers.

One of our collaborators includes the Toronto-based Medcan Clinic. Medcan offers the Navigenics Health Compass to its members, and pairs the results with support and expertise from a Medcan genetic counselor, who helps further personalize and interpret each patient’s genetic information. This week, Medcan’s Director of Genetics, Jill Davies, blogged about her experience with incorporating personal genomic results into patient care.

Here’s a highlight from her very interesting post, written for The DNA Exchange, a blog authored by genetic counselors:

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Categories: About Navigenics, Genetics, Genetic counseling, Health tips, Prevention, Partners, Working with your doctor

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