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NYC Missing Persons Day

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    Call 212-323-1201 to schedule an appointment for the free event hosted by OCME and partners on Saturday, June 6.

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Innovation to Prevent Sudden and Unexpected Deaths

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    The first-of-its-kind Genetic Intervention Family Testing Services (GIFTS) program will screen surviving family members at risk of inherited conditions to save lives.

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OCME Honored for Support of Organ Donation

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    LiveOnNY recognized agency employees as donor champions who help to save lives in a special ceremony.

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Support for Family Members

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    The OCME Family Information Guide helps loved ones navigate the next steps after a sudden loss, including identification procedures, claiming a decedent for final disposition and autopsy guidelines.

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OCME Spotlighted in The New England Journal of Medicine

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    A contribution to one of the nation’s most prestigious medical journals aims to advance understanding and appreciation for forensic pathology.

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Office of Chief Medical Examiner

The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) protects public health and serves impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. OCME provides answers in support of families, victims, and communities during times of profound need.

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