Screenings That Could Save Newborn Babies' Lives Featured
Show: You The Owner's Manual w/ Dr. Michael Roizen
Guest(s)
Actor, Scott Baio and Jill Levy-Fisch
Topic
Newborn Screening
Topic Info
Meet Jill Levy-Fisch, president of Save Babies Through Screening Foundation (SBTS), whose organization's goal is to prevent the detrimental effects of detectable disorders in babies at birth.
She'll be joined by actor Scott Baio and his wife, Rene, who had a personal experience with newborn screening when their daughter, Bailey, was born. They'll discuss why newborn screening is important, what expectant parents should know, and what is being done to make newborn screening programs consistent throughout the U.S.
Plus, RealAge Tip of the Week - A Sweet, Super-Healthy Treat for Diabetics
She'll be joined by actor Scott Baio and his wife, Rene, who had a personal experience with newborn screening when their daughter, Bailey, was born. They'll discuss why newborn screening is important, what expectant parents should know, and what is being done to make newborn screening programs consistent throughout the U.S.
Plus, RealAge Tip of the Week - A Sweet, Super-Healthy Treat for Diabetics
Host
Dr. Mike Roizen
Original Air Date
10 / 22 / 2011
