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Energizer Releases Details of Their 2003 Consumer Study
July 9, 2004
In 2003, Energizer embarked on a national campaign titled Energizer EZ Change "It's Hip to H.E.A.R." to understand issues and demographics related to "baby boomers," hearing, and hearing loss. Another... Read More
Energizer Releases Details of Their 2003 'Baby Boomer' Consumer Study
July 9, 2004
In 2003, Energizer embarked on a national campaign titled Energizer EZ Change "It's Hip to H.E.A.R." to understand issues and demographics related to "baby boomers," hearing, and hearing loss. Another... Read More
Duration of Hospital Stay has Shortened for Patients with Heart Attack
July 8, 2004
From 1986 to 1999, the average length of hospital stay for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI, or heart attack) has significantly declined, without increases in death rates after discharge... Read More
Alabama Ear Institute Donates Books to Area Schools in Recognition of National Deaf History Month
July 8, 2004
The Alabama Ear Institute (AEI) in recognition of National Deaf History Month has donated copies of the book, Yes You Can Heather! by Daphne Gray to area middle school and high school libraries. Yes,... Read More
Phonak Opens the Gateway to Communication
July 6, 2004
New FM benchmark, SmartLink SX, offers a higher level of integrated wireless communication. The latest FM innovation from Phonak, SmartLink SX, integrates three solutions into one instrument. It is th... Read More
Fun Clips to Prevent the Loss of Your Child's Hearing Instrument
July 5, 2004
View PDF Brochure My mom lets me be a kid. Yeah... A tree-climbing, dirt-lovin', wrestling in the back of the bus, pillow-fighting kid. She just hooks me up. Clips my hearing thing to my shirt. And ou... Read More
NAFDA Fifth Annual Convention in Salt Lake City; A Time of Growth, Education, and Fun
July 3, 2004
The National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology (NAFDA) held its fifth Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 31, 2004 from 8:00am-5:00pm. The convention hosted over 250 Doctor of... Read More
Oticon Foundation Awards Grant to AAA Foundation for Marion Downs Lecture Series in Pediatric Audiology
June 30, 2004
The Oticon Foundation has awarded the American Academy of Audiology Foundation a $30,000 grant to establish a national lecture series on pediatric audiology. The lecture series will be named in honor... Read More
Cochlear™ Introduces ESPrit™ 3G Behind-the-Ear Speech Processor for Nucleus® 22 Cochlear Implant Recipiants
June 30, 2004
Cochlear™ Americas announced today that its new state-of-the-art ESPrit™ 3G behind-the-ear (BTE) speech processor is now available to all Nucleus® 22 recipients. Nearly 18,000 cochlear... Read More
Enjoy the Wonderful World of Sound
June 28, 2004
With Valeo, Phonak offers a communication solution bouquet that the fitter matches to the often colorful and varied lifestyles of the wearers. The Valeo SoundSelect Manager intelligently chooses the m... Read More
Todd Murray Named President of Beltone U.S.
June 27, 2004
Beltone Electronics Corporation named Todd Murray president of Beltone U.S. GN ReSound C.O.O. Alan P. Dozier made the announcement. Murray will be responsible for overseeing the company's U.S. operati... Read More
Eye Disorder That Can Cause Blindness is High Among People with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
June 26, 2004
The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy, a disorder of the retina that can cause blindness, associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus is estimated to affect one per 300 adults over the age of 18 years i... Read More
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
June 26, 2004
On May 28, 2004, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a final rule revising the requirements for audiologists providing services under the Medicaid program. This important regu... Read More
Siemens Hearing Instruments Benefits Hearts by Teaming With the American Heart Association for National Wear Red Day
June 25, 2004
On February 24, 2004, Siemens Hearing Instruments teamed with the American Heart Association for their first Go Red for Women Campaign. Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association's national ca... Read More
First Deaf Miss America to Share Her Experience with Cochlear Implantation at 2004 AG Bell Conference
June 25, 2004
Heather Whitestone McCallum, the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss America and recent Cochlear Nucleus® 24 Contour™ recipient, will share her experience with cochlear implantation at the A... Read More
SeboTek granted ISO 9001 Certification
June 24, 2004
SeboTek Hearing Systems has been granted ISO 9001 Certification indicating full compliance with requirements of the International Organization for Standardization, proving they have achieved standards... Read More
Protect Your Hearing this Summer, Warns ASHA
June 22, 2004
Summer is here, and with the warm weather comes more outdoor activities - activities that can endanger your hearing health. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) warns that exposure... Read More
Beltone Names Ted Thompson Director of Response Marketing
June 22, 2004
Beltone Electronics Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Ted Thompson as the Director of Response Marketing. Ted brings over 15 years of marketing experience with blue chip companies acr... Read More
AFA Rocks at AAA Convention
June 21, 2004
This year's AAA Convention was a busy and productive time for the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA). On Wednesday, March 31st, Executive Director Susan Paarlberg presented 39 third year Au.D. stud... Read More
ESCO receives AFA award
June 20, 2004
ESCO, Ear Service Corporation, received an Audiology Foundation of America Appreciation Award for their continuous and generous support of the professional organization for the past 12 years. "We are... Read More
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