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Parkview Health Launches Free DNA Screening for 100,000

9/10/2025

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Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is expanding its no-cost DNA Insights genetic screening program to the public.
The initiative, in partnership with Helix, seeks to enroll 100,000 participants over five years.
It is available to individuals aged 18 or older with a Parkview MyChart account.
Participants will receive screenings for hereditary cancers and high cholesterol, plus insights into ancestry and traits.
About 1-2% may find genetic variants linked to health risks, with positive results including a free counseling session.

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Story summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is expanding its no-cost DNA Insights genetic screening program to the public.
The initiative, in partnership with Helix, seeks to enroll 100,000 participants over five years.
It is available to individuals aged 18 or older with a Parkview MyChart account.
Participants will receive screenings for hereditary cancers and high cholesterol, plus insights into ancestry and traits.
About 1-2% may find genetic variants linked to health risks, with positive results including a free counseling session.