Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) activities beginning at the birth hearing screening and culminating in early intervention have positively impacted outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families in the United States and worldwide.
The primary objective of local, state, and federal response to COVID-19 is to minimize mortality and mitigate explosive demand for acute health-care services related to COVID-19 complications, especially those that require care in intensive care units.
On Thursday afternoon, November 13, 2014, we learned of the passing of the world’s leading pediatric advocate, Dr. Marion Downs. Marion’s colleague and friend, Dr. Jerry Northern sent the following message to the Academy leadership:
