"Our Heritage and Our Health - Ashkenazi Jewish Genetics Disease and the Founder Effect "

The purpose of this program is to provide up-to-date information on the genetic conditions which occur more frequently in Jews of Ashkenazi descent. Each of these disorders can be devastating, not only to those affected, but to the families involved. This program will explore the Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic conditions with a focus on the most common Jewish Genetic disorder – Gaucher disease. More than 9 out of 10 Jewish Americans are unaware of Gaucher disease. Approximately one in 850 Ashkenazi people may have Gaucher, and the carrier rate is approximately 1 in 15. Gaucher disease is two and a half times more common than Tay-Sachs.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. LUNCH IS INCLUDED. OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY.
Please contact Diana Lindemann to reserve your space. Email: diana2504@msn.com

This is a Portland Hadassah Event with support from Local organizations Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, Cedar Sinai Park, Jewish Family and Child Services