~ 1:10000 babies are born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy - and early testing & treatment can improve quality of life and life expectancy.

SMA was added to Recommended Uniform Screening Panel for newborn screening in 2018 and most states have implemented or are piloting testing.

This map shows the status of SMA newborn screening programs around the country as of September 2019.

Check out @CureSMA’s website for more information for families and healthcare providers on SMA newborn screening here: https://www.curesma.org/newborn-screening-for-sma/