Unlocking health: How In Our DNA SC is pioneering genetic screening for South Carolinians.

In Our DNA SC, a genomic screening program launched by the Medical University of South Carolina, aims to identify individuals at higher risk for certain diseases based on their genetics. The program provides no-cost genetic screening for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and familial hypercholesterolemia. The goal is to reach underserved communities, including racial and ethnic minorities and rural residents, who may have limited access to costly or difficult-to-access screening. The program has enrolled 20,000 participants so far and has published findings in the American Journal of Human Genetics. The team has used implementation science to improve the program and has identified challenges and best practices for large-scale population-based screening programs. [Extracted from the article]