Hearing and Vision

Hearing and Vision

The health department offers free hearing and vision screenings for all children.   

Who is eligible for free hearing and vision screening? 

Hearing screening is available for children ages 6 months to 18 years, and vision screening is available for children 3-18 years of age.  

In partnership with our schools, our Hearing and Vision Technicians provide school-based screening for preschool and school-age students for the following age groups: 

Vision:

Preschool, Kindergarten and grades 1, 3, 5, & 7 

Hearing:

Preschool, Kindergarten, and grades 2, 4, & 6

Any parent with concerns about their child can schedule a free individual hearing or vision screening appointment in our Benzie and Leelanau County offices.  Please call Ruth Griner at 231-882-2107 or email rgriner@bldhd.org to arrange an appointment.  

 

Helpful Websites related to Hearing & Vision:

Benzie Office

6051 Frankfort Hwy, Ste 100
Benzonia, MI   49616

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 882-4409(231) 882-4409
Fax: (231) 882-2204

Leelanau County
Health Services

7401 E Duck Lake Rd., Ste 100
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 256-0200(231) 256-0200
Fax: (231) 882-0143

Leelanau County
Environmental Services

8527 E. Government Center Dr. Suite LL-007
Suttons Bay, MI 49682

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 256-0201(231) 256-0200
Fax: (231) 256-0225

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Rachel Pomeroy, Public Information Officer
Phone: 231-882-6085
bldhd@bldhd.org

 

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