Some health conditions and diseases can be passed from one generation to the next, making family health history an important part of your overall wellness. At Baptist Medical Group, our genetic counseling services are designed to help you better understand your risk for inherited conditions and empower you to make informed decisions about your health. We partner with you every step of the way, providing personalized guidance, education, and connected and care support through our vast network of specialists.
Genetic counseling is about more than identifying health risks. It can also help you take proactive steps to protect your health. If testing reveals an inherited condition or increased genetic risk, your care team can recommend preventive screenings, lifestyle changes and treatment options that may help reduce your risk or detect conditions earlier.
Schedule a genetic counseling consultation with Baptist Medical Group today to learn how your family health history can help guide your future health and wellness.
What is genetic counseling?
Genetic counseling helps individuals and families understand how genes may influence their health and the health of future generations. Whether you have a personal or family history of cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders or other hereditary conditions, a genetic counselor can help assess your risk and determine whether genetic testing may be beneficial.
At Baptist Medical Group, genetic counseling begins with a comprehensive review of your:
- Personal medical history
- Family health history
- Current health status and lifestyle factors
- Previous genetic testing results, if applicable
Using this information, your genetic counselor will develop a personalized risk assessment and explain how inherited conditions may affect you or your family members. By identifying potential concerns before symptoms develop, genetic counseling can play a key role in preventive health care and long-term wellness.
What does a Baptist Medical Group genetic counselor do?
Genetic testing can provide valuable insights into certain hereditary conditions, but understanding the results often requires expert guidance. Our genetic counselors can help you understand:
- Whether genetic testing is appropriate for your situation
- What specific tests may provide useful information
- The potential benefits and limitations of genetic testing
- What your results mean for your health and future medical care
- The likelihood of passing a genetic condition to your children
Our goal is to ensure you feel informed, supported and confident in making decisions about your care, and to ensure you are connected to the right specialists and services to get the right care at the right time.
