Hearing & Vision Screening Program

Free Community Hearing & Vision Screening Clinics


September-May


  • Clinic hours: 1st Monday of each month from 1:00-4:30 p.m.
  • Clinic times are available by appointment ONLY.


June-August


  • Clinic hours: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Clinic times are available by appointment ONLY.


Information about the Clinic


  • The clinic is FREE and open to anyone in Jackson County of any age.
  • We now have equipment to screen children under 3 years of age.
  • Clients do need an appointment during our clinic times.
  • Screenings take about 15 minutes.
  • Hearing and Vision screenings are provided.
  • Treatment, prescriptions, hearing aides, or glasses are NOT provided at these clinics.
  • If a client does not pass the screening, a referral will be provided to a physician for follow-up.


Clinic Location


Jackson County Health Department

1715 Lansing Avenue

2nd Floor, Room 246

Jackson, Michigan 49202


Who Can Use These Services?


Hearing and Vision Screening Clinics are available to all residents. 


Free School Hearing & Vision Clinics


  • Hearing screens are administered annually for the following grades: Preschool, Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th grades.
  • Vision screens are administered annually for the following grades: Preschool, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th grades.

For more information, call 517-788-4395 or download a Hearing & Vision Clinic flyer.

Review this list of eye doctors in Jackson County and surrounding areas that accept Medicaid.