September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month! Newborns can still have a disorder even though they may look healthy. Early diagnosis through screening may reduce morbidity, premature death, intellectual disability, and other developmental disabilities. To learn more about what to expect from your baby's first test, visit alabamapublichealth.gov/newbornscreening/parents.html. | Alabama Public Health

💡 MS/MS has become a key tool in newborn screening (NBS) programs, helping detect a range of metabolic disorders from a single blood sample. Waters has contributed to this progress by developing solutions that support the laboratories in performing these tests efficiently and accurately. By working alongside researchers and public health programs, Waters has helped expand access to screening technologies and improve early detection capabilities. This ongoing collaboration continues to support l