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Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Medical Specialty Clinics for Children
- 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.
- Is this a screening program?
No, this is not a screening program. The health professionals perform diagnostic and treatment services.
- 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.
- Do all counties host various clinics?
No, over half of the eighty-eight (88) counties host the various clinics.
- How do I know if my county hosts clinics?
For a list of counties with contact information, see map.
- Where are the clinics held?
Clinics are typically held in local county/city health departments; however some are held in other agencies.
- 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.
- 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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