In cooperation with the Illinois Department of Health, the Cook County Department of Public Health provides services to families of newborns. The goal is early detection of hearing loss as soon after birth as possible, but no later than 6 months of age to obtain the greatest developmental and functional potential.
Public Health Nurses link families of infants who have failed or never had initial hearing testing at the time of birth to an audiologist for further testing and treatment as needed.
For more information about the Newborn Hearing Program, please call 708-492-2090.
