The article discusses the significant impact of recent budget cuts at federal health agencies, particularly the CDC, on crucial newborn screening programs. One such program, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI), which is essential for detecting hearing loss and initiating early interventions, has been largely dismantled. The cuts resulted in the loss of key personnel and resources, leaving states without support to evaluate and respond to newborn screenings. This jeopardizes the health outcomes for many infants and raises concerns about the future of these essential public health initiatives.
EHDI, crucial for newborn screening, has faced severe staffing cuts at CDC, jeopardizing crucial support and intervention programs for infants with hearing loss.
With the elimination of the Disability and Health Promotion branch, CCC-approved newborn hearing screenings and interventions for deaf infants face significant uncertainty.
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