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Project

Marshalls Newborn Hearing Screening Project

Center:

AS-PB- Pacific Basin Program (AS & CNMI), UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2012

Contact Information:

Kelly Roberts
[email protected]
808-392-9009

Project Description:

This project is assisting the Republic of the Marshall Islands etablish a nation-wide newborn hearing screening program. Public information actvities have included the provision of public information and awareness to the hospital staff. A database was established and screening has begun. An audiological test booth was designed. Continuing technical assistance is being provided to get the booth installed and audiological equipment ordered. In addition to consultation services by a pediatric audiologist, a deaf educator was recruited to visit the Marshalls to assess the status of services for infants and toddlers who are identified with a hearing loss.

Keyword(s):

newborn hearing screening, audiological services

Core Function(s):

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Geographic Area - Other, Specific Groups, Other

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National, International

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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