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Genome Medical Introduces Unique Service and Partners with Helix to Guide Consumers on the New Helix Marketplace
SAN FRANCISCO, July 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Genome Medical, a nationwide genetic medical practice, today announced the launch of "Genetic Navigator," a telemedicine service that offers consumers virtual access to a network of clinical genetic experts. The service is available through a partnership with the personal genomics company Helix. Genetic Navigator is designed to guide and support consumers navigating Helix's newly launched marketplace for DNA-powered products. When consumers begin browsing the product choices on Helix, they may have questions about which product to choose or have questions about their results. This is where Genome Medical comes in. The company's genetic experts can serve as trusted navigators to help find the right health product to meet the individual's need. And Genome Medical's Genetic Navigator is unique among the Helix partners -- it is the only expert consultation service linked directly to the marketplace. Genome Medical can also help consumers move toward personalized healthcare by creating a clinical action plan that incorporates pertinent genetic findings into guidance for ongoing care. "The Helix marketplace offers a unique way for individuals to explore their DNA and continue to gain genetic insights over a lifetime. Genome Medical is the ideal partner to provide personalized, clinical guidance on this journey," said Lisa Alderson, Genome Medical CEO and co-founder. "Our genetic experts first navigate individuals to the right test based on personal and family health history. We then help individuals realize the full potential of their genetic insights by integrating results from testing into recommended clinical care." "Helix and Genome Medical have a shared mission to make genomics accessible and relevant to our everyday lives," said Justin Kao, SVP and co-founder of Helix. "By integrating expert genetic counseling services into our marketplace through our partnership with Genome Medical, we are ensuring that our customers have the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of personal genomics. Together, Helix and Genome Medical will help people make informed choices about which products suit their needs and receive context and guidance to appropriately interpret their DNA results." Genetic Navigator for Helix: How It Works
Visit www.genomemedical.com/helix to learn more. The Helix marketplace can be accessed at www.helix.com. About Genome Medical About Helix
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