Enid, OK – The new regional hub, the Garfield County Health Department, is now taking appointments for pediatric audiology services.
Parents and caregivers who have concerns about their child's hearing can now receive affordable, close-to-home care from a licensed audiologist. Services will be offered every Thursday of each month.
“We are excited to get this program up and running in this part of the state,” said Dr. Debbie Earley, OSDH Audiologist, Pediatric Audiology Program Manager. “Children have their newborn hearing screenings at the hospital, and if they pass, usually won’t have regular hearing checks. Hearing loss can occur at any time in a child’s life. By six years of age, about six in every 1,000 children have significant hearing problems that may go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed (CDC).”
Pediatric audiology services are available to children from birth through 18 years old.
The program includes a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, including testing the middle ear for fluid, objective tests of hearing, and behavioral tests appropriate for the child's age, language skills, and developmental level. Auditory processing assessments will also be available for school-aged children. Dr. Landon McGee will be the primary audiologist serving this location.
Professional referrals are not required to receive services. Patients with insurance will be asked to provide insurance verification; however, no co-pay or out-of-pocket expenses will be incurred. Those without insurance will be billed on a sliding-scale fee. No family will be turned away or denied services due to the inability to pay.
Parents and caregivers can now schedule an appointment for pediatric audiology services by calling the Garfield County Health Department at (580) 233-0650.
The District 2 County Health Departments protect and promote health by serving the following counties: Alfalfa, Blaine, Canadian, Garfield, Grant, Kingfisher, Logan, and Major. Learn more at Oklahoma.gov/health/CHD.
