Newborn Screening Program

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Even if a newborn looks healthy, it’s still important to check for hidden health problems. That’s why newborn screening is so important. It screens for serious medical conditions that may not be visible at birth. If a problem is discovered, early treatment can give a baby a better chance of living a long and healthy life. In South Carolina, the Department of Public Health now screens newborns for over 58 conditions.

Contact the Newborn Screening Program

Program Leadership

Beth Bair, MS, PhD
Program Director
bairea@dph.sc.gov
(803) 896-0991

Administrative Support and NBS General Inquiries

Toshiro Washington
NBS Lab Administrative Assistant
washints@dph.sc.gov
(803) 896-0795

Karla Clyde
NBS Follow-Up Administrative Assistant
clydeka@dph.sc.gov
(803) 898-3192