Our state trained and certified technicians provide free vision screening services to children in preschool and in grades kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th grades. Free hearing screening is done for preschool children and those in kindergarten, 2nd and 4th grade. Other children may be screened at teacher/parent request as well as free screenings for any child who is home schooled at any age. Any child not passing the initial and/or rescreening process is referred back to the parent for further medical evaluation by a doctor or medical professional. Referrals to other health department or community programs assist with this process and any subsequent treatment is also available.

For more information or to set up a screening appointment for eligible school age children please call:

 

• Arenac County: 989-846-6541 x1324

• Clare County: 989-539-6731 x1521

• Gladwin County: 989-426-9431 x1324

• Isabella County: 989-773-5921 x1217

• Osceola County: 231-832-5532 x1521

• Roscommon County: 989-366-9166 x1324

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Application Process: None. Preschool and school-aged children, including those that are home-schooled, can receive hearing and vision screenings by appointment through the local health department. In addition, our technicians provide screening in the local charter, private and public K-12 schools during the school year.
Fees: Paid by the local school district, when applicable. For those 3 – 6 years of age with Medicaid coverage, your insurance will be billed.
Hours: Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. –– 4:30 p.m.
Languages: English, Interpreters are available
Service Area: Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, Osceola, Roscommon Counties.​