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Ochsner launches Genetic Wellness Assessment to identify hereditary cancer risks.
Tool evaluates personal and family history to guide screening and prevention.
High-risk individuals receive genetic counseling , testing, and personalized care plans.
Expands access to hereditary cancer screening across the Gulf South .
Ochsner Health has introduced its Genetic Wellness Assessment, a new online screening tool designed to help adults identify hereditary cancer risks.
The tool evaluates personal and family history to determine whether individuals may have a higher genetic risk for cancers such as breast, ovarian, or colorectal cancer . Those identified as high-risk can schedule follow-up appointments for genetic counseling and testing. Results guide health care