Two more genetic disorders added to newborn screening list in VA Gene Marrano March 21, 2022 1 minute read Dr Emily Doherty-Carilion photo The number of treatable genetic disorders that newborn babies can be tested for in Virginia has reached now reached 40, with two new diseases added to the list by the Commonwealth. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: March is Social Work MonthNext: Tech teams out in NCAA; UVA moves on in NIT Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026