Clear Creek Independent School District

Brookside Clinic: Health Screenings

• Hearing and Vision
  Hearing and vision screenings are given to all seventh grade students, new students, and those referred by a parent, teacher or counselor. If further evaluation is required a referral letter will be sent home along with the testing results. Please take the referral with you for the examination and ask your vision/hearing specialist to complete it. Please return the report to me as soon as possible, since I am required to keep results in your child's health record.
• Spinal Screening
  Eighth grade students are screened for signs of scoliosis (spinal curvature) in their PE classes. Parents will be notified if the screening test indicates need for medical follow-up. Visit the National Institute for Health FAQ Web Site for more information regarding scoliosis.
• Acanthosis Nigricans (AN)
  Students will be screened for AN either during the spinal screening or during the hearing and vision screening . Acanthosis nigricans is a light brown-black, velvety, furrowed, rough or thickened manifestation on the surface areas of the skin, which are indicative of high insulin levels. Persons who have high insulin levels and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Parents will be notified if the screening test indicates need for medical follow-up. Please visit the  at: Antes Web Site for more information regarding Acanthosis Nigricans.