Description of Collaborative Activity: |
This is Federal collaboration program involving NIDCD, CDC, and HRSA. NIDCD collaborates on early identification and diagnosis of hearing loss and intervention services for newborns and infants. HRSA funds awards to states and healthcare providers to screen newborns and young children for hearing loss. CDC funds states to develop data systems to track hearing loss. NIDCD also funds research grants to scientists throughout the US to study early hearing detection and intervention services. |