Happy 60th Birthday  

Texas Newborn Screening Program! 

That’s right — we’re turning the BIG 6-0! For six incredible decades, the Texas Newborn Screening Program has been protecting tiny Texans, one heel prick at a time. 

💙 60 years of life-changing early disease detection 

💙 60 years of providing clinical care coordination for every baby affected 

💙 60 years of protecting our littlest Texans 

It all started in 1965 with one disorder — phenylketonuria, (PKU). Fast forward to today, and we are screening for over 50 conditions, each with available treatments that help give babies a better start in life. 

This milestone is more than a number — it’s a celebration of laboratory science, health care, and teamwork.  

So, grab some balloons, bake a cake, and throw your newborn screening program a birthday bash! Don’t forget to share the celebration and help us spread the word: newborn screening saves lives. 

Here’s to 60 years of success — and to the bright future ahead!