The U.S.Department of Health and Human Services has designated Thanksgiving Day as National Family History Day.The Surgeon General encourages family members to discuss important family health information while sharing in holiday gatherings.This initiative is significant to nurses because:

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Although there are more than 1000 genetic tests available,the single most cost-effective piece of genetic information is the family history.Although there are more than 1000 genetic tests available,the single most cost-effective piece of genetic information is the family history.Nurses are ideally suited to take the lead in ongoing efforts to recognize the significance of the family history as an important source of genetic information.A computerized tool called My Family Health Portrait is available free of charge (www.hhs.gov/familyhistory/download.html).Other tools to aid the lay community in completing their family histories are available to the public.

The USDepartment of Health and Human Services Has Designated Thanksgiving Day