Free vision & hearing screening for all pre-school and school-aged children
The Health Department conducts vision and hearing screening for preschool and school-aged children at regular intervals in schools throughout the Western Upper Peninsula.
Services
Tests and exams under this program include:
Hearing screening: Special Ed. and grades K-2-4
Referral
Follow-Up
Otology clinics offered at no charge for children that fail a hearing test
Eligibility
All children are eligible.
Fees
Free to all children.
Contact Info
For an appointment convenient to your schedule, call one of our local offices between 8:00am and 4:00pm (Eastern Time, except Gogebic which is Central Time) and ask to schedule an appointment:
For specific questions about our hearing and vision services, please call one of our hearing and vision representatives:
Hearing and Vision technicians:
Houghton/Keweenaw, Baraga County call Carol Maki at (906) 482-7382
Gogebic County, Ontonagon County call Brenda Pertile at (906) 667-0200
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Q: My child failed her test and I cannot afford a doctor. Can you help?
A: Yes. Please call for more information.
Helpful Websites
www.preventblindness.org
www.sotheworldmayhear.org
www.beltone.com
