Health

Minnesota begins newborn screenings for a common cause of birth defects

A family looks on the podium
Leah Henrikson and her kids Vivian and Asher address reporters Wednesday. The Vivian Act was named after Leah's daughter, who was born with congenital cytomegalovirus. Minnesota officials announced the state will be the first in the nation screening all newborns for cCMV.
Michelle Wiley | MPR News