2025 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 9-11, 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA
3/18/2024 | 3:10 PM - 3:35 PM | Demystifying iEHDI | Mineral Hall B/C
Demystifying iEHDI
Jurisdictional EHDI programs, funded under the current CDC Cooperative Agreement DD20-2006, submit deidentified, individualized EHDI (iEHDI) data twice a year per birth cohort. The presentation will provide an overview of data collected, highlighting completeness on the 2021 birth cohort. Preliminary review suggests paternal characteristics (e.g., father’s race, ethnicity, and education) and risk factors for hearing loss are the most incomplete data fields reported. The speakers will provide an iEHDI data synopsis to guide efforts to promote health equity as well as identify disparities within iEHDI data quality. The impact of screening technology, geographic location, and factors influencing accurate and complete data will be shared. In addition, challenges experienced by one jurisdictional EHDI program, including relying on outside programs for a complete dataset (e.g., Vital Records, Part C) and benefits for improving usefulness and uniformity will be addressed. Participants will recognize how iEHDI data can influence and guide jurisdictional EHDI programs.
- Participants will be able to explain the purpose of iEHDI data collection.
- Participants will identify opportunities for use of iEHDI to reduce disparities and promote health equity.
- Participants will be able to identify how jurisdictions can compile a complete and accurate iEHDI dataset.
Presentation:
3478265_16248KellyDundon.pdf
Handouts:
Handout is not Available
Transcripts:
3478265_16248KellyDundon.pdf
Presenters/Authors
Kirsten Coverstone
(Co-Presenter,Co-Author), MN Dept. of Health, Kirsten.Coverstone@state.mn.us ;
Dr. Kirsten Coverstone is an audiologist at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Newborn Screening Program. As a coordinator of Minnesota’s EHDI program, Kirsten has worked at the local, state, and national levels to support best practice for universal newborn screening, timely & complete audiologic follow-up for hearing, and early access to intervention. In addition, Kirsten implemented the statewide hearing instrument loaner program for infants and young children in Minnesota. Universal screening, education, and follow-up for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) has been a longstanding aspiration as cCMV is the leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss and is intricately related to EHDI. She serves as current Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH), & Co-Chair of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) EHDI Data Committee.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
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• Receives Grants for Other activities from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
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Financial relationship with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nature: Cooperative Agreement - EHDI Grant.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Kelly Dundon
(Primary Presenter), Gentech Associates, kdundon@gentechassociates.com;
Kelly Dundon is a contractor with the CDC EHDI program. Prior to the CDC, Kelly was the state EHDI Coordinator for Georgia and was with the Georgia Department of Public Health for over 6 years. Kelly holds her Doctorate in Audiology and Masters in Public Health. Additionally, she is a board member of Georgia’s Hands & Voices Chapter and works as a pediatric audiologist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
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No relevant financial relationship exists.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
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No relevant financial relationship exists.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Corey Lipton
(Co-Presenter,Co-Author), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, OOD1@CDC.GOV;
Corey Lipton is a Health Scientist on the CDC EHDI Team. Her activities on the team include data management, data analysis, and technical assistance. She received her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a concentration in biostatistics in May 2019 from Georgia State University. Prior to joining the EHDI team, she worked with Booz Allen Hamilton as a Health Statistician and as a fellow with the CDC. Her expertise involves data management, analysis, visualization, and communication of analysis findings.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
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No relevant financial relationship exists.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
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No relevant financial relationship exists.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Suhana Ema
(Co-Author), CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, vns0@cdc.gov;
Suhana Ema serves as an epidemiologist with the CDC EHDI Team since 2012. She enjoys analyzing EHDI data and working with jurisdictional EHDI programs to strengthen their tracking and surveillance efforts. She holds Master of Public Health degree from the University of Georgia. Suhana was born with profound hearing loss on both ears and wears hearing aids. She is fluent in American Sign Language and lipreads well.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
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No relevant financial relationship exists.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
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No relevant financial relationship exists.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.