Girl Talk

Org: Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders
Location: Wenger JCC, Northbrook
Date: August 26, 2007
Time: 10:45 - 11:30 am
Contact: Rachel Sacks, (312) 357-4988, or email rachelsacks@juf.org

Description: Rabbi Altman will present on some of the most important halachic and ethical issues surrounding population screening and options for carriers. GirlTalk is a peer advocacy initiative in which women in the community will be trained to raise awareness about Jewish genetic disorders and to advocate for genetic screening. These volunteers will act as links between community members and vital health information by distributing resources and assisting in the planning of programs on any number of related topics. for their own peers. The goal of the program is to use volunteer advocacy and intervention as a way to communicate the importance of information about Jewish genetic disorders, genetic counseling, and screening options.
For more info: www.jewishgeneticscenter.org