Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Medical Specialty Clinics for Children

1. Is there a cost for the specialty clinic services?
   
   There is no cost to families for children attending the hearing and vision clinics; however, there is a cost for neurology, orthopedic, and cardiac clinics.  

2. Is this a screening program?
   
   No, this is not a screening program. The health professionals perform diagnostic and treatment services.

3. Who can make referrals to the clinics?
   
   Any of the following can make referrals to the clinic: local physicians, family practitioners, pediatricians, public health nurses, school nurses, parents and other health or social agencies.

4. Do all counties host various clinics?
   
   No, over half of the eighty-eight (88) counties host the various clinics.

5. How do I know if my county hosts clinics?
   
   For a list of counties with contact information, see map.

6. Where are the clinics held?
   
   Clinics are typically held in local county/city health departments; however some are held in other agencies.

7. My child is ten years old. Can they attend the specialty clinics?
   
   Anyone birth to age 21 years of age who is suspected of having a problem is eligible to attend the clinics.

8. Who staffs the clinics?
   
   Clinics are staffed by professional personnel who include: public health nurses, vision consultants, audiologists, speech language pathologists, optometrists and physicians, who are board-certified in their specialty.

Last Updated: 08/02/07
Last reviewed: 06/06/08

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