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Healthy People 2020 has added genomics as a new area for clinical and public health practice. Accomplishing these objectives requires the active participation of health professionals and the public, which entails addressing the barriers and challenges that have hindered integration of genomics thus far. Speakers in this session will present strategies to inform and address barriers to the integration of genomics. One approach is to focus on improved collection of family history, which is a cost-effective method to identify individuals at high risk of disease. There are programs to increase understanding of the importance of such information and provide tools to help in collection and use. Other projects provide resources to help catalyze the integration of genomics throughout public health by increasing the genomic literacy of the public health workforce and the public using educational strategies.

Session Objectives: Compare strategies for increasing integration of genomics into public health through addressing barriers in provider and patient populations.

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH) , Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)