MinneStories™: Blood Spot Screening

In MinneStories™, we record and share families’ stories about their own, personal experiences of being impacted by newborn screening. Below are all the MinneStories™ in which blood spot screening identified a condition, told by the people who were affected.

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Kinda a Nice Vegetarian Diet

Blood spot screening | 4:48

Recorded on October 15, 2018

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Joe and Becca talk with each other about their non-identical twins, Sam and Grace, who both have phenylketonuria (PKU). The twins share what living with PKU is like for them and Joe shares his approach and advice when talking with newly diagnosed families.

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Chocolate Everywhere

Blood spot screening | 3:45

Recorded on January 6, 2017

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Paula and her daughter, Andrea, discuss life living with phenylketonuria (PKU). They share memories from Andrea’s childhood that were impactful and shaped their approach to normalize the ways PKU impacted her life.

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Fierce Advocate

Blood spot screening | 4:45

Recorded on June 27, 2016

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Rae and Dr. Nelson describe their journey with her son's diagnosis of sickle cell disease and how it has shaped her into the advocate she has become today. Rae's son was found to have sickle cell disease on the newborn screen.

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Our Normal

Blood spot screening | 3:46

Recorded on July 17, 2016

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Ashley and Jeremy share how taking things one day at a time has helped their family maintain a "normal life" after their son, Carson, was identified with cystic fibrosis through newborn screening.

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Gabe-orade

Blood spot screening | 2:24

Recorded on June 21, 2016

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Gabe talks with his mom, Jen, about the ways he has incorporated MCAD into his life. Jen shares her advice for other families dealing with this disorder, but also the many ways they are just a typical family.

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Backstage Pass

Blood spot screening | 3:14

Recorded on June 17, 2016

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Rachel and Marsha discuss Rachel’s son, Cooper, and his diagnosis of MCAD deficiency found through newborn screening. Rachel shares her story of learning about her son’s diagnosis, a visit to the ER, and the opportunities that exist for him in spite of his diagnosis.

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The Blind Eye & the Worrywart

Blood spot screening | 4:27

Recorded on May 19, 2016

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Nicole and Travis, parents of two girls with cystic fibrosis (CF), talk about their different approaches to parenting. They talk about the girls' unique personality traits that help them tackle this condition along with their son's determination to cure CF for his sisters.

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Amazing Little Boy

Blood spot screening | 4:52

Recorded on April 8, 2016

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During the midst of their son’s medical crisis, Adam and Jenni learn through newborn screening that he has a serious metabolic disorder. Listen to their story to hear them share their experience and how time has provided a new outlook of hope and perspective for their family.

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Just the Way You Are

Blood spot screening | 2:25

Recorded on March 26, 2016

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Chris and Karen discuss the day their daughter, Sophia, was born and the guilt they felt when first learning about her disease. Now, years later, they focus on how amazing Sophia is and the joy she brings to their lives.

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Every Label, Every Time

Blood spot screening | 2:05

Recorded on March 17, 2016

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Sarah and her son, Evan, discuss Evan's diagnosis of galactosemia. They describe the importance of finding food that is safe for him and how grocery shopping is no longer a simple activity.

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