FY25 UK College of Public Health/EHDI

Abstract The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program is a state-mandated program pursuant to KRS 211.647 and KRS 216.2970 to provide surveillance, monitoring, and support to families for children diagnosed with hearing loss and those at risk of developing hearing loss. In support of these efforts, the EHDI program is a recipient of funding from a cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This cooperative agreement provides funding for states and territories to conduct data analysis and evaluation activities to improve the data collection system in each state/territory. The University of Kentucky College of Public Health will provide data analysis for the Kentucky EHDI program, Advisory Board, and other stakeholders; provide data analysis and preparation of fact sheets and reports for dissemination; assist with evaluation plan development and implementation and the data management plan where needed; and collaborate with CDC to conduct detailed analysis on patient-level data to identify trends and gaps.