April 17, 2022

Free Children's Hearing and Vision Screenings Available at Ottawa County Department of Public Health

Schedule now before the back-to-school rush! 

Free hearing and vision screenings are now available at the Ottawa County Department of Public Health. 

Hearing and vision screening is required for any child entering kindergarten in the 2022-2023 school year, but all children ages 3 to 6 are eligible for screening. An average of 10% of children screened for vision, and 5% of children screened for hearing, are referred to specialists. If your child is preparing for school, or if you have a concern, we encourage you to make an appointment for a free screening today. 

Screenings are by appointment only. Please call (616) 396-5266 to schedule your child’s free screening today. The department's technicians meet the State of Michigan Hearing and Vision Technician Certification criteria and will provide a comprehensive screening with each appointment.  Masks are required per MDHHS guidance for healthcare settings. When scheduling an appointment, please remember to:

1. Wear a mask upon arrival. 

2. Arrive 15 minutes early.

3. Stay home if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. 

A text reminder will be sent to your phone to confirm your appointment. 

“A child's ability to see and hear are vital to learning. Screenings are an important tool to obtain information about hearing and vision loss, and can contribute to a child's overall health and well-being,” said Leslie Ver Duin, Hearing and Vision Services Program Supervisor.

Learn more about the screenings at miOttawa.org/HearingVision. Call (616) 396-5266 to schedule an appointment today.

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