Oklahoma Birth Defects Registry

The mission of the Oklahoma Birth Defects Registry is to protect and promote the health of Oklahomans through statewide surveillance and investigation, thereby identifying opportunities to prevent, optimize early detection of birth defects, and reduce infant mortality. The OBDR is an active, population-based, public health surveillance system. State statute 63 O.S. Section 1-550.2 gives the Oklahoma State Department of Health the responsibility for operating the registry and assuring confidentiality of the data collected.

January: National Birth Defects Prevention Month

Birth Defects are Common, Costly, and Critical

Visit these links for more information:

Birth Defects Prevention: Now is the Time Poster

Preparing for a Lifetime, It's Everyone's Responsibility

Ten Things You Need To Know About Birth Defects

Congenital Heart Defects - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

Medication Use During Pregnancy - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Contact Information
1000 NE 10th St., Room 710
Oklahoma City . OK 73117
Phone: 405 . 271 . 6617
Fax: 405 . 271 . 4892
E-Mail: Sharon Vaz