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Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks Help Starkey Hearing Foundation Raise Record $4 Million-Plus at Annual "So the World May Hear" Awards Gala

September 1, 2005

The Starkey Hearing Foundation held its annual "So the World May Hear" Awards Gala over the weekend in St. Paul, Minn., and raised a record $4 million-plus. The event, which each year recognizes indiv...   Read More

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The Oregon Hearing Research Center announces - New as of July, 2005 on the Dangerous Decibels® website:

September 1, 2005

1. The Dangerous Decibels® 8 web games/activities/simulations based on the Dangerous Decibels museum exhibit at the and Industry Fun, entertaining and educational for anyone who can use a computer...   Read More

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Auditory Rehabilitation Specialists Meet in Park City, Utah

August 31, 2005

The Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology Institute will be held in Park City, Utah at the Park City Marriott on September 29-October 2. The featured speakers include Susan Nittrouer from Ohio State Uni...   Read More

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"Phonak U" held August 11-13, 2005

August 29, 2005

The second annual meeting of "Phonak U", an educational conference held exclusively for students in residential AuD programs, was held at Phonak's US Headquarters in Warrenville, Illinois. This year,...   Read More

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Substantial Increases Proposed for Audiology in 2006 Outpatient Hospital Rates

August 28, 2005

Originally posted to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Headlines e-mail list on 8/8/05. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published a proposed rate increase...   Read More

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The Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Meets in July, 2005

August 27, 2005

Originally posted to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Headlines e-mail list on August 5, 2005. The Council For Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC)...   Read More

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Starkey Sponsors Student Workshop

August 27, 2005

Starkey Laboratories' comprehensive educational outreach program, Starkey First, successfully delivered its second student workshop August 5 and 6. The workshop hosted 46 graduate students pursuing M....   Read More

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SUMO DM: Amplification for Severe-to-Profound hearing loss

August 26, 2005

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 the r...   Read More

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International Symposium: Pharmacologic Strategies for Prevention and Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

August 25, 2005

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NBC Nightly News Covers Personal MP3 Players and Protecting Your Hearing

August 24, 2005

On August 3rd, 2005, NBC Nightly News presented a segment on personal MP3 players and the dangers that exposure to loud music can cause to your hearing. The segment featured an interview with Dr. Bria...   Read More

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JAAA Releases Special Issue on Evidence-Based Practice in Audiology

August 23, 2005

The Journal of the American Academy of Audiology (JAAA) will release a special issue for July / August 2005 (Vol. 16, No. 7) on evidenced based practice in Audiology. The issue will have a guest edito...   Read More

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Free Informational Forum for Professionals and Consumers on the Nucleus Freedom Cochlear Implant System

August 22, 2005

Sponsored by Cochlear Americas and University Hospitals of Cleveland, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Departments of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology Whether you're consideri...   Read More

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Medicare Requires HIPAA Compliant Billing Starting October 1st

August 21, 2005

Originally posted to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Headlines e-mail list on 8/15/2005 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists who file their claims electronically are reminded...   Read More

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Douglas L. Beck, Au.D., Named Director of Professional Relations for Oticon, Inc.

August 20, 2005

Oticon, Inc. today announced the appointment of Douglas L. Beck, Au.D. as Director of Professional Relations for the company's U.S. operations. In his new position, Beck will oversee services related...   Read More

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ASHA Successfully Brings Loan Forgiveness for School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists Closer To Reality

August 19, 2005

House Committee Action Recognizes Speech-Language Pathology as a Profession of National Need Originally posted to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Headlines e-mail list on 8-2-05. Fol...   Read More

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Free Informational Forum for Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists on the Nucleus Freedom Cochlear Implant System

August 17, 2005

Designed with clinicians and cochlear implant users in mind, Nucleus® Freedom™, the world's first water-resistant cochlear implant system is built on your patient's desire to explore the ent...   Read More

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Audiology Online Promotes Paul Dybala, Ph.D., to President & Editor-in-Chief

August 16, 2005

Dear Audiology Online Readers: It is with great pleasure and pride that I announce the promotion of Paul Dybala, Ph.D. to President & Editor-in-Chief of Audiology Online. Paul brings with him a wealth...   Read More

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Study Evaluates Various Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment of Sore Throat

August 15, 2005

CHICAGO - A comparison of various guidelines and strategies for treatment of sore throat provides information that may help optimize use of diagnostic tests and reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics,...   Read More

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Starkey Appoints Brandon Sawalich to VP

August 14, 2005

Starkey President Jerry Ruzicka recently announced the appointment of Brandon Sawalich to the position of Vice President, U.S. Sales and Marketing. "His industry experience makes Brandon uniquely qual...   Read More

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New miniValeo™ Offers 3 Fitting Options, Phonak Takes Miniaturization to the Next Level

August 13, 2005

Three fitting options are key features of Phonak Hearing System's new miniValeo. This latest addition to the Valeo product line offers a combination of high performance, value and cosmetic appeal in a...   Read More

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