The entire team at COEHDI would like to take a minute to wish you a joyful holiday season and thank you for the important work you do Hearing loss affects approximately 2-3 out of ever 1,0000 newborns and although this may seem like a small number, delaying access to screening, diagnosis, and intervention for babies born with hearing loss can have a lifelong impact.

The work you do screening babies and managing newborn hearing screening programs therefore has a lasting impact on children throughout the state of Colorado. It is not always easy, but you should be proud of the work you do! We appreciate you and wish you a relaxing end to the year and a happy new year!  

The Importance of Providing Written Information About Newborn Hearing Screening and Results to Families 

Before, during, and after the birth of a new baby, families receive a lot of information and often have a lot on their mind. In addition to delivering information about newborn hearing screening and newborn hearing screening test results to families verbally, it can be really helpful to provide families with written information. Written information can help remind families what was discussed and help with follow-through and next steps. 

The COEHDI Newborn Hearing Screening Brochure

COEHDI developed a newborn hearing screening brochure that hospitals, birthing facilities, and midwives can use so they can share information about newborn hearing screening with families. The brochure also discusses next steps if a baby does not pass a hearing screening. Additionally, the brochure identifies red flags that families should watch for (even if their baby passes their newborn hearing screening) that may indicate late-onset or progressive hearing loss, warranting the need for further evaluation. 

This brochure was designed to provide accurate, unbiased information to families and development of the brochure involved input from stakeholders involved in the COEHDI system across the state of Colorado. We tried to do the legwork for you by creating a simple, straightforward, and unbiased brochure that your organization can use to educate and empower families. 

The best part? The brochure is freely available online or via print through COEHDI in multiple languages. You can access the (electronic) versions of the brochure in English and Spanish through the COEHDI website. A YouTube video version is also available online in American Sign Language (ASL). In addition, COEHDI can print tri-fold versions of the brochure and mail them to you free of charge. If your organization is interested in receiving printed copies, please complete this order form and allow up to 5 business days to process your order.