SD EHDI Collaborative

06/16/2026

Great information from neighboring Minnesota!

Almost every baby born in Minnesota undergoes hearing screening soon after birth. Because of these screens, an average of 181 Minnesota children per year are later diagnosed with permanent congenital hearing loss. Another 100 or so per year prove to have temporary hearing loss. (See more newborn hea...

06/09/2026

💙 Meet Our Live Guest: Dr. Alyson Ward

Join us Wednesday, June 10 at 1:00 PM MT for a live conversation with Dr. Alyson Ward as we discuss congenital CMV, newborn screening, and the importance of early identification.

Dr. Ward is a Senior Researcher with the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) at Utah State University. Her work focuses on improving maternal and child health outcomes through research, quality improvement, program evaluation, and community partnerships. She has collaborated with state and national programs across the country and is passionate about helping families access the information and services they need.

We're excited to learn from Dr. Ward during CMV Awareness Month and hope you'll join us for this important conversation.
📅 Wednesday, June 10
🕐 1:00 PM MT

06/08/2026

USD is hiring an audiologist!

Attention Audiologists:

Please help us spread the word!

The University of South Dakota Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is hiring an Audiologist for a unique position that combines clinical audiology services with statewide Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on patients and families while helping advance hearing healthcare and early intervention services across South Dakota. If you are looking for a position that blends clinical practice, collaboration, and meaningful systems-level impact, we would love to hear from you.

Please share this post with any audiologists or colleagues who may be interested. Even if this position is not the right fit for you, sharing it with your professional network helps us connect with outstanding candidates.

Position details and application:
https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/48456

05/11/2026

Celebrating the achievements of EHDI champions!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers and mother figures who care for and advocate for children.

05/06/2026

Learn more about late onset hearing loss.

05/06/2026

REGISTRATION DUE DATE EXTENDED!!
Come and spend a weekend connecting and making memories at the SDSD & SD DROP Family Retreat happening May 29–31, 2026, at Swan Lake Christian Camp in Viborg, SD. Connect with other families while enjoying outdoor adventures, swimming, games, and more! This free event is open to SDSD and SD DROP clients and their immediate family members. Donations are welcome to help support this new tradition. Registration closes Friday, May 15th.

Register using this link: https://forms.gle/eeiAkVNDXeYgiohB6

For more information, contact Lance at [email protected] or reach out to your SDSD consultants.

05/05/2026

If you have SD Medicaid here are some discounts you can get for summer activities.

05/04/2026

Summer camps!

04/29/2026

Agreed!!!

Early detection = lifelong impact. 💙

When hearing loss is identified early, children and families can be connected with the support and resources they need from the very beginning.

That early access can make a lasting difference in communication, development, and connection.

This is why the work of early hearing detection and intervention matters—every single day.