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 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Roanoque Baroque season finale, History Museum photography exhibition open to all, Local Colors is this Saturday Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026