Communication Matters

Importance of Newborn Hearing Screenings

Bridgid M. Whitford Au.D, CCC-A | Posted on September 09, 2026

Ohio law requires that all hospitals and birthing centers test a newborn baby’s hearing before they’re discharged. The hearing screening determines whether a diagnostic evaluation of your baby's hearing is needed, and the reports must be sent to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).

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Tags: Audiology, Hearing, toddler, baby, hearing test

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