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Better Hearing Institute Wants Your Help in Recruiting "Noteworthy Americans"
September 29, 2005
The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) has spent the last 30 years promoting the message of how amplification can help to improve the lives of persons with hearing loss. BHI is continuing this mission by... Read More
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The ABA Begins Work on Two New Initiatives
September 28, 2005
The American Board of Audiology (ABA) is beginning work on two new initiatives and is seeking support from the audiology community to bring these to fruition. Following the great success of the ABA's... Read More
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Meeting the Classroom Needs of Children with Hearing Loss Workshop Sponsored by Cochlear and Heuser Hearing Institute
September 27, 2005
Sponsored by Cochlear Americas and Heuser Hearing Institute Meeting the Classroom Needs of Children with Hearing Loss will provide a brief overview of the cochlear implant process, technology for maxi... Read More
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Beltone Celebrates Launch of New North American Headquarters and GN Technology Center
September 26, 2005
Beltone President Todd Murray and GN ReSound President and CEO Jesper Mailind to Attend Ribbon Cutting Event - Beltone President Todd Murray and GN ReSound President and CEO Jesper Mailind will join B... Read More
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As 2006 Deadline Looms Broadcast Captioning Reaches Crisis Point
September 26, 2005
Federal law mandates that all new programming be closed captioned by January 2006 National association representing broadcast captioners says shortage of trained professionals will impact 100 million... Read More
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SUMO DM: Amplification for Severe-to-Profound Hearing Loss
September 25, 2005
Mini-Interview with Gordon Wilson, VP Marketing, Oticon. Topic: SUMO DM: Amplification for Severe-to-Profound Hearing Loss Good morning Gordon. Thanks for your time this morning. Hi Doug. Gordon, for... Read More
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New, Non-Profit Program Offers Access to Affordable Hearing Care
September 24, 2005
Statistics show that almost nine million Americans need hearing aids, but cannot afford them. Solving that problem is the goal of AUDIENT, a new, non-profit program helping people get access to afford... Read More
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House Ear Institute Opens Doors To Attendees of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
September 24, 2005
The House Ear Institute (HEI) will exhibit in Booth #308 at the AAO-HNSF 2005 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, being held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from September 25-28. Attendees will find a var... Read More
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Coclear Offers a Free Informational Forum For Professionals & Consumers On the Nucleus Freedom & Nucleus Baha Implant Systems
September 23, 2005
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sponsored by Cochlear Americas, Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital, Hearing and Balance Centers at the Elks and Southwest ENT Whether you're considering a cochlear implant for yoursel... Read More
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AFA Presents Professional Leadership Awards
September 22, 2005
Gretchen Syfert, Laurie Allen, and Jenny Rainwater received awards from the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) at a dinner the evening before their graduation in August 2005 from the Arizona School... Read More
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Personal Stereo Noise Exposure
September 21, 2005
Warwick Williams, National Acoustic Laboratories www.nal.gov.au Anecdotally it had been frequently claimed that, young people in particular, were damaging their hearing by frequent use of earphones in... Read More
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Cochlear Americas Is Offering a Free Informational Forum On the Nucleus Freedom Cochlear Implant System
September 20, 2005
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Whether you're considering a cochlear implant for yourself, your child, or a patient this is the beginning of an exciting journey. Deciding whether to get a cochlear implant can be a... Read More
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Wireless Connectivity from Mobile Phones to Hearing Aids
September 19, 2005
MINI-INTERVIEW with Jerry Ruzicka, President of Starkey Laboratories Topic: Eli's Coming: Wireless Connectivity from Mobile Phones to Hearing Aids Good Morning Jerry. Thanks for your time today. Hi Do... Read More
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Hark! Lions Clubs Raise Money For Hearing
September 18, 2005
Lions Clubs throughout Washington State and Northern Idaho will hold their annual Golden Ear Days campaign for lifelong hearing health on October 14th and 15th, 2005. All contributions collected will... Read More
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Free Informational Forum for Professionals and Consumers
September 17, 2005
Cochlear Americas, the University Hospitals of Cleveland, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital are Offering a Free Informational Forum for Professionals and Consumers Sponsored by Cochlear Americas... Read More
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More than 9 Out of 10 Consumers Say Hearing Aids Improve Quality of Life, New Survey From Better Hearing Institute Reveals
September 16, 2005
Vast majority are satisfied with hearing aids' effectiveness in different listening situations, quality and clarity of sound and other measures. - An overwhelming majority (93%) of consumers with hear... Read More
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Widex Donates $10K of Otoscopes to AFA
September 15, 2005
Otoscopes are the basic instrument for audiologists just like stethoscopes are for physicians. Widex's donation of 85 otoscopes to the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) will provide a good start f... Read More
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The traditional based company INTERTON, is ensuring their Future
September 15, 2005
We are honoured to announce that INTERTON Electronic Hörgeräte GmbH, has become a part of the GN-group today. GN is a global market leader in personal communications providing increased mobi... Read More
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Jörg Backhaus Named General Manager, Unitron Hearing Germany
September 14, 2005
Unitron Hearing announced today the appointment of Jörg Backhaus as General Manager, Unitron Hearing Germany. Effective September 5, 2005, Mr. Backhaus will oversee the management and operations... Read More
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Teaching Kids About Science While Teaching Scientists About Kids
September 13, 2005
Assembled were the bright and shining stars of cochlear biomechanics www.ohsu.edu/hearingmechanics. The Oregon Hearing Research Center decided to do an "experiment" in science outreach education. The... Read More
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