02/10/2026
Pilar Primary Care Facility1 celebrates & supports the National Newborn Screening Week & the 30th Anniversary Celebration of NBS!💗
National Newborn Screening Awareness Week: "Saving Babies One at a Time"
"Screen Early, Save Lives: Every Newborn Deserves a Healthy start”
Newborn screening is a vital routine test designed to identify congenital metabolic, endocrine, and genetic conditions shortly after birth. When detected early, these conditions can be treated or managed effectively before irreversible damage occurs.
Over the past three decades, newborn screening programs have transformed pediatric healthcare by dramatically reducing infant mortality and improving long-term health outcomes. Pilar Primary Care Facility 1 continues to advocate for 100% screening coverage for all infants delivered in its facility and community.
💡 Why is Newborn Screening (NBS) so important?
Early Detection: A simple blood spot test—ideally performed within 24 to 48 hours after birth—can screen for serious metabolic, genetic, and congenital disorders before any symptoms show.
Timely Action: Early identification enables prompt medical intervention, preventing severe complications, developmental delays, or life-threatening risks.
A Lifetime of Impact: Thirty years of NBS means three decades of saved lives and healthier futures for millions of children!
If you are expecting or have just welcomed a newborn, speak with our healthcare team today to ensure your baby gets screened. Let’s work together to give every newborn the healthy start they deserve. 💗
📍 Visit us at Pilar Primary Care Facility 1 for maternal and newborn care services.
