Free community hearing screenings at ڰ-Meridian Health Science Center
September 30, 2015
Get your hearing checked for free at a series of screenings beginning Oct. 13 at the Speech and Language Clinic at the ڰ-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive.
Free screenings are also set for Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Feb. 9, March 8 and April 5. Hours are 3-6 p.m. No appointment is necessary, and clinicians will see adults, teens and children as young as 3 years old.
Audiology and speech-language pathology graduate students, under the supervision of licensed speech-language pathologists and audiologists, will conduct the screenings. Participants will receive their results immediately, including referrals if further evaluation is needed, according to organizers.
“Screening events provide ڰ students the opportunity to serve community members while gaining valuable professional experience,” said Elisabeth Gebhart, an ڰ-Meridian speech language pathology graduate student.
For more information, contact the Speech and Language Clinic at (208) 373-1725.