A Shoutout to My Fellow Genetic Counselors – Color
September 13, 2017
Members of the Color community share how genetic counselors have helped them. Genetic counselors (GCs) are healthcare professionals with specialized education in genetics and counseling. GCs support patients who may need to make decisions about their genetic health. Today there... Read MoreFixing things up in Color Engineering – Color
September 1, 2017
Many startups are familiar with the idea of Hack Days and Hack Weeks. We’ve had a few successful ones over the years at Color. Fixit Weeks are less common, but just as important! Even the best engineering teams gradually accumulate tech debt over time that needs to be... Read MorePutting Ovarian Self Awareness in Action™ with Bright Pink®
September 1, 2017
Bright Pink is a national nonprofit focused on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer. Together with Color, we’re empowering women to know their ovarian cancer risk and how to manage their ovarian health proactively. Be #OvarianSelfAware today at... Read MoreColor’s August Newsletter, Spectrum – Color
August 30, 2017
Color’s monthly newsletter, Spectrum, helps you stay up to date on living a healthy life with the latest in health and wellness, genetics, and cancer and heart health. If you found this information interesting, sign up for our monthly Health Notes here. Health &... Read More
Color For All: Bringing Genetic Testing to Everyone Who Needs It
August 10, 2017
Color has always been committed to broadening access to genetic testing. When we first launched our test for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk in 2015, we also launched the Every Woman Program, which provides access to free genetic testing for those in financial need.... Read MoreMaking ordering with insurance faster and more transparent
August 10, 2017
For providers and patients who want insurance coverage for genetic testing, getting a clear answer can be difficult. Providers have to research and remember nuanced medical policy details, fill out lengthy benefits investigation paperwork, and then wait several days for an... Read MoreColor’s July Newsletter, Spectrum – Color
August 10, 2017
Color’s monthly newsletter, Spectrum, helps you stay up to date on living a healthy life with the latest in health & wellness, genetics, and cancer. If you found this information interesting, sign up for our monthly Health Notes here. Health & Wellness You Know... Read MoreHow genetic testing saved my life and brought me to Color
August 10, 2017
My daughter Diya and me Note: Parul Somani is an employee at Color. Here is her story of what led her to join Color to help others. I was 38 weeks pregnant when I felt the lump. I could only feel it lying down, but it felt somewhat hard, shaped like a small pea.... Read MoreHappy National Twins Day (from both of us)! – Color
August 10, 2017
Our twin clients Pam & Randy both love music and art When people find out I have a twin, they usually ask, “What’s it like having a twin?” It’s always both easy and difficult to answer. On the simplest level, having a twin is like having a sister... Read MoreAnnouncing Color’s Hereditary High Cholesterol Test
August 10, 2017
Are you familiar with Familial Hypercholesterolemia? Neither are most people, and that’s a big problem. Today, here at Color, we’re happy to be taking a big step toward addressing that. As medical costs soar, the healthcare world is undergoing a transformation from... Read MoreTowards a more diverse Color – Color
July 20, 2017
Color Team, March 2017 At Color we believe in the principle of health equity: the idea that every person deserves the same level of service and access to the tools, resources and information that help them achieve their optimal health. Reaching these goals means building a... Read MoreColor’s June Newsletter, Spectrum – Color
June 29, 2017
Color’s monthly newsletter, Spectrum, helps you stay up to date on living a healthy life with the latest in health & wellness, genetics, and cancer. If you found this information interesting, sign up for our monthly Health Notes here. Health & Wellness How to... Read MoreHappy Men’s Health Week – Color
June 13, 2017
You probably know this Sunday is Father’s Day (and if you didn’t, you’re welcome). But did you know that in 1994 Congress declared the week prior to Father’s Day Men’s Health Week, with the goal of increasing awareness and treatment of... Read MoreColor Comes to New York – Color
June 5, 2017
At Color we’re proud that our genetics laboratory meets the most stringent clinical standards. In 2015 we received a certificate of accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and a Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CLIA) certification.... Read MoreColor’s May Health Notes – Color
May 30, 2017
Color’s monthly Health Notes help you stay up to date on living a healthy life with the latest in health & wellness, genetics, and cancer. If you found this information interesting, sign up for our monthly Health Notes here. Health & Wellness Prioritizing These... Read MoreColor’s December Health Notes – Color
May 26, 2017
Color’s monthly Health Notes help you stay up to date on living a healthy life with the latest in health & wellness, genetics, and cancer. If you found this information interesting, sign up for our monthly Health Notes here. Health & Wellness 13 Habits To Adopt In... Read MoreColor’s February Health Notes – Color
May 26, 2017
Color’s monthly Health Notes help you stay up to date on living a healthy life with the latest in health & wellness, genetics, and cancer. If you found this information interesting, sign up for our monthly Health Notes here. Health & Wellness How to Fall Asleep... Read MoreColor’s March Health Notes – Color
May 26, 2017
Color’s monthly Health Notes help you stay up to date on living a healthy life with the latest in health & wellness, genetics, and cancer. If you found this information interesting, sign up for our monthly Health Notes here. Health & Wellness Sleeping Well Feels... Read MoreColor’s April Health Notes – Color
May 26, 2017
Color’s monthly Health Notes help you stay up to date on living a healthy life with the latest in health & wellness, genetics, and cancer. If you found this information interesting, sign up for our monthly Health Notes here. Health & Wellness You Asked: How Many... Read MoreA big step forward in helping people understand their genes
May 22, 2017
At Color our goal is to make clinical-grade genetic testing available for everyone. Today we’re excited to announce a big step toward that goal: starting June 15th, Color will begin accepting insurance for patients who meet their health plans’ coverage... Read More