Sharing Family Health History with Your Children

It's important to know about family health history as early as possible! Learn more about sharing this information with your children.

Resources for Sharing Your Diagnosis

Sharing information about health conditions can be difficult. These tips and resources will help get you started.

Collecting Family Health History One Step At A Time

Collecting Family Health History is an ongoing process, but getting started takes only minutes.

Have a question?

Knowing your family health history can help you lead a healthier life.  Send us your questions and we can get you answers from experts in different fields!

Family Reunions

Family reunions are the perfect excuse to help your family start a discussion about family health history in a fun and exciting way.

You Need Access To Your Medical Record

Incorporating family health history into medical records is crucial for providing you with the best possible care.  Access to this data helps you make informed health decisions.

I collected my family health history – now what?

The Healthcare Provider Card can help you keep track of your family health history and share this information with your healthcare provider.

My Family Health Portrait

My Family Health Portrait organizes your health history in a family tree.  This resource helps identify risks & improve communication between families and healthcare providers.

How do I start the family health history conversation with my family?

It is important to talk to your relatives about health, but not everyone is comfortable with sharing this personal information. However, there are tools that can make talking about family health history easier.

Take Charge of Your Health

Does it Run in the Family is a tool that will help you collect, organize, and understand your family health history.  What you'll learn could surprise you!

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