Precision Medicine and Genetics Find a Location Find a Doctor Precision Medicine and Genetics Precision Medicine and Genetics Genetics Hereditary Cancer Program BRCA Testing Preconception and Prenatal Genetic Services Carrier Status Screening Proactive Genetic Screening The Forefront of Medicine St. Elizabeth has always had a strong presence in genetics, establishing a genetic counseling program in 1999 and hereditary cancer risk testing in 2003. More than 16,000 patients from the Tri-state area and beyond have been referred through our genetic counseling program. New developments and technology improvements in genetic testing have enabled our genetic counselors and specialists to provide risk assessment for hereditary cancer, cardiovascular disease, and many other inherited conditions. Starting in 2017, the program expanded to Proactive Genetic Screening for those looking to learn their risk of disease based on their DNA. St. Elizabeth has many types of genetic screenings, find the one that best fits your needs! Contact Genetic Counselors Please call the St. Elizabeth Genetics department at (859) 301-5396 for more information or to set up an appointment. How Does the Process Work? Based upon your need or condition, choose from one of our five offerings below to learn more and connect with one of our experts directly. Cancer Prevention If you have a known family history or a personal history of cancer, visit our Hereditary Cancer Program page. Learn More Preconception and Prenatal Genetic Counseling If you are pregnant or looking to conceive, visit our Preconception and Prenatal Genetic Services page.. Learn More Proactive Genetic Health If you do not have a personal history or strong family history of cancer or cardiac disease but are interested in learning about your risk for these conditions, visit our Proactive Genetic Screening page. Learn More Pharmacogenomics Pharmacogenomic screening determines a person's response to medications. Pharmacogenomic screening helps to avoid ineffective medications and medications that are likely to cause side effects. Learn More Cardiovascular Genetics If you have a personal and/or family history of heart disease, our genetic counselors can discuss genetic testing options with you. Visit our Cardiovascular Genetics page. Learn More