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North Carolina Audiologist Gives Free Hearing Aids to Patient in Need Through Widex Community Giveback Day Program
June 25, 2024 Dr. Melissa Palmer of Clayton Audiology in North Carolina gives free hearing aids to a patient in need through Widex Community Giveback Day Program that donates Widex hearing aids to patients who otherwise could not afford them.

Widex Recognized at the 2024 Red Dot Design Awards with Three Wins Across Two Categories
April 22, 2024 The Widex SmartRIC L-shaped hearing aid and Sound Assist five-in-one accessory were awarded three Red Dot Design wins for their marriage of premium performance and modern, stylish designs that are setting new standards in the hearing industry.

Jan Makela to Succeed Eric Bernard as WS Audiology President and CEO
April 16, 2024 WS Audiology (WSA) announced today that Jan Makela has been appointed as its President and CEO, succeeding Eric Bernard, with effect from July 15, 2024.

Lars Rasmussen to Succeed Marco Gadola as WSA Board Chair
February 23, 2024 WS Audiology (WSA) today announced Lars Rasmussen has been appointed Chair of the WSA Board of Directors, succeeding Marco Gadola, effective March 1, 2024.

Widex Announces New Widex SmartRIC Hearing Aid that Redefines Device Design for Improved Audiological Performance
February 8, 2024 The Widex SmartRIC hearing aid features a groundbreaking L-shaped design that places the microphones at an improved angle to enhance speech directionality and better align with the wearer’s listening focus.

Because Listening is Her Life, Airbnb Insights Executive Monica Dreger Counts on Widex MOMENT Sheer Hearing Aids
February 1, 2024 Monica Dreger knows what people want. Not only because she’s intuitive, but because she listens. In fact, Dreger is a well-respected, professionally trained listener.

Widex Introduces “Partners in Excellence for You” Program to Elevate the Expertise of Hearing Care Professionals
January 10, 2024 Underscoring its commitment to provide independent Hearing Care Professionals (HCPs) with all the tools they need to succeed, Widex USA today introduced its pioneering “Partners in Excellence for You” program.

For Acclaimed Baroque Flutist Stephen Schultz, Classic Rock Prompted a Journey to Better Hearing — and Widex MOMENT Sheer Hearing Aids
December 14, 2023 In 2004, celebrated Baroque flutist and educator Stephen Schultz, decades into his career, required hearing aids not for perceiving musical nuances but due to realizing hearing loss while teaching a Beatles course at Carnegie Mellon University.

Widex Takes Home Three 2023 Hearing Technology Innovator Awards in Three Categories
November 29, 2023 Breakthrough hardware and software technologies are recognized for enhancing the listening experience for Widex wearers through improved communication, tinnitus management, stress relieving tones and much more.

Widex Moment Hearing Aids Make Sweet Music for Motown Legend Duke Fakir
September 18, 2023 Duke Fakir, a founding member of the Four Tops, overcame hearing loss with Widex Moment hearing aids, enhancing his music and daily life.

Widex MOMENT Wins 2023 HearAdvisor Expert Choice Award
July 27, 2023 Award-winning family of hearing aids, designed to optimize sound quality, joins a select group of hearing devices to earn the distinction.

New Widex Study On Fractal Sound Stimulation in Hearing Aids Shows Positive Effects for Tinnitus Treatment and Overall Well-Being
May 2, 2023 Widex USA Inc. has published preliminary results of an ongoing study that validates the use of fractal sound stimulation, specifically new Widex SoundRelax tones, in treating tinnitus and supporting relaxation, concentration and well-being for all Widex wearers.

Longtime iHeartRadio Host Shelli Sonstein Keeps Rocking — On Air and in Life — With WIDEX MOMENT SHEER Hearing Aids
April 25, 2023 Longtime iHeartRadio host Shelli Sonstein keeps rocking, on air and in life — with WIDEX MOMENT SHEER hearing aids.

Widex Reinforces Commitment to Independent Hearing Care Professionals with Product Demonstrations and Industry Trainings at AAA 2023 + HearTECH Expo
April 12, 2023 Widex USA Inc. announced that it will demonstrate its latest suite of hearing technologies at the AAA 2023+HearTECH Expo and conduct several expert-led courses on getting the most out of Widex technology.

WS Audiology Opens Solar Park to Ensure 100% Green Electricity Consumption at Global HQ
January 12, 2023 WS Audiology will open an onsite solar park in its global headquarters in Lynge, north of Copenhagen, where more than 5300 solar cells are expected to deliver 2.1 million kWh per year.

WS Audiology’s Carbon Emission Reduction Targets Approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative
January 12, 2023 WS Audiology’s climate targets have now been approved and published by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Widex Appoints Industry Veteran Alan Raffauf, M.A. Vice President of Marketing
December 15, 2022 Reaffirming its commitment to serve as the ally of the independent audiologist, Widex Inc. today announced the appointment of industry veteran Alan Raffauf, M.A. to the position of Vice President of Marketing.

Competing for Team USA at Deaflympics, Amateur Wrestler Roger Stewart Enjoys Next Phase in His Journey with Widex MOMENT Hearing Aids
December 13, 2022 Competing for Team USA at Deaflympics, Amateur Wrestler Roger Stewart Enjoys Next Phase in His Journey with Widex MOMENT Hearing Aids

WIDEX MOMENT™ App Named CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree
December 1, 2022 Phonak's newly updated smartphone app earns recognition in the Software & Mobile Apps category for offering a complete range of features and functionality that empower Widex wearers to take control of their Widex Moment Sheer hearing aids.

Widex MySound Wins 2022 Hearing Technology Innovator Award
November 22, 2022 Breakthrough hearing aid customization tool for Widex MOMENT hearing aids is recognized for being the first to leverage AI to empower sound personalization in the hearing aid market.

Articles

Maximizing the Efficacy of the Widex Sound Assist™ Remote Microphone
November 13, 2023 Francis Kuk, PhD, Petri Korhonen, MSc (tech), Christopher Slugocki, PhD, Heidi Peeters, MA The objective of the current study was to evaluate the efficacy of the Widex Sound Assist remote microphone when used with varying distances between the talker and remote microphone device. Understanding this distance effect could help Hearing Care Professionals instruct their patients adequately so the patients receive the most benefit from using remote microphone technology.

The Evolution of Widex EVOKE: FALL 2019 UPDATES
May 4, 2020 Julie Dunphy, AuD This course will provide an overview of the Widex Evoke platform including the recent evolutions and enhancements. This will include a discussion of the core features, options (including new models), and apps/accessories.

WIDEX REMOTE CARE: Comprehensive Follow-up and Fine-tuning Solutions
August 30, 2019 Susan de Bondt, AuD This course will review the benefits and use of Widex Remote Care, a tele-health approach to virtual hearing aid follow-up services. After taking this course, clinicians will understand how to implement Widex Remote Care and describe the benefits of this value added service for their practice and for their patients.

Intelligent Today, Smarter Tomorrow: Machine Learning in Widex Evoke
August 6, 2018 James Martin, AuD Discover how the world's first machine learning algorithm can enhance your hearing aid fittings and end user satisfaction.

Hearing Aid Automation and User Interaction: Have the Best of Both with Widex Evoke
June 11, 2018 Sara Barnes, AuD With the launch of Evoke, Widex is introducing devices that are intelligent today, and even smarter tomorrow. This course provides an overview of this exciting new platform; focusing on industry-leading world first features.

Why Treat Tinnitus Patients
January 22, 2018 Robert Sweetow, PhD This course examines Widex Zen Therapy, its rationale, components, evidence, and clinical considerations, and discusses future trends in treating tinnitus.

Get Connected - Go Beyond. Widex Made-for-iPhone Technology
March 17, 2017 Janelle Shaw, AuD, Jennifer Wright, AuD This course reviews new features and benefits in the new Widex Beyond.

Selecting the Right Compression
September 19, 2016 Francis Kuk, PhD The concept of compression hasn't changed much in the last many years, but the focus on understanding compression has shifted in a significant way. If we understand the different parameters involved in the compressor, we will be better able to choose the right technology for our patients.

Continuing the Unique Journey - New Products in the Widex Unique Family
July 29, 2016 Leslie Staverman, AuD Widex believes that every patient in every situation is absolutely unique: hence, the name Widex UNIQUE. On a daily basis, patients explain to us the settings in which they would like to hear better and where they are struggling. Everyone has different lifestyles, family dynamics, and a myriad of activities that they enjoy. With the UNIQUE product line, Widex has designed hearing aids to fit and to be appropriate for as many people in as many situations as possible.

Introducing the New Widex UNIQUE: Because Every Situation is Unique
February 15, 2016 Janelle Shaw, AuD, Ryan Antonio, Leslie Staverman, AuD Widex has a long legacy, for a number of reasons. Number one is sound quality and the ease of listening. Those of you who have worked with Widex know what our hearing aids sound like. If you are new to Widex, we welcome you to try our product, and you will learn that there is a specific Widex sound; our number one goal is ease of listening. The goal of the engineers at Widex is to make sound as close to natural as possible. We are true to audiology. We are true to the principles of hearing health care. We preserve audibility; it underlies our features, our algorithms, and prescriptions.

Getting the YES!
August 3, 2015 Melanie Hecker, AuD My name is Melanie Hecker, and I am a Professional Education Manager with Widex USA.  Today we will talk about how we can best help patients accept treatment recommendations, thus getting the yes. Learning ObjectivesAfter this course, learn

Improving Aided Hearing at High Input Levels
July 20, 2015 Francis Kuk, PhD  Editor’s Note: This text course is an edited transcript of a live webinar. Download supplemental course materials.Dr. Francis Kuk:  After this course, learners will be able to list the physiological basis for poor speech perception a

Strengthen your Business with Social Media
January 19, 2015 Melanie Hecker, AuD  Learning ObjectivesThe learning objectives for today including helping you to achieve your marketing goals in a cost-effective manner, regardless the size of your business.  I also want you to be able to increase your business traffic and

A Clinical Evaluation of Sound Quality in Hearing Aids
October 20, 2014 Susan Rawls, AuD, Jamie Weiner, AuD, Rui Nunes, Odilia MacDonald, M.Sc., Aud. (C) A primary goal of the hearing care professional is to improve their patients’ quality of life. . In every day practice, this is done by fitting and fine-tuning hearing aids with the goal of ensuring client satisfaction. With this goal in mind i

Widex Dream: 3 Reasons Why
February 10, 2014 James W. Martin, AuD   Editor’s Note: This text course is an edited transcript of a live seminar. Download supplemental course materials here. James Martin:  Today we are going to talk about Widex Dream: True to Life Sound.  The agenda is b

What is Good Hearing Aid Sound Quality, and Does it Really Matter?
January 15, 2014 Anders H. Jessen, Lars Baekgaard, Hanne Pernille Andersen, PhD IntroductionToday's hearing instruments are available at various levels of sophistication. As a hearing care professional, you are faced daily with the challenge of selecting those hearing aids that are the best match for the individual patient&r

Tinnitus Management Fundamentals: Widex Zen Therapy
January 13, 2014 Meryl Epstein, MA Today’s program is Tinnitus Management Fundamentals: Widex Zen Therapy.  For those of you who would like additional information, we do have some recorded sessions in the AudiologyOnline library pertaining to tinnitus and advanced tinnitus

Battery Consumption in Wireless Hearing Aid Products – Datasheet vs. Real-World Performance
June 3, 2013 Helle Strandbygaard Joergensen, Lars Baekgaard, Benedikte Bendtsen    Introduction How long will the battery last? This is one of the most frequently asked questions from hearing aid wearers, most likely because battery life plays a significant role in the everyday handling of hearing instruments

Using Fractal Music as Sound Therapy in TRT Treatment
March 18, 2013 Yoshimasa Sekiya, MD, Mariko Takahashi, MD, Kayoko Kabaya, MD, Shingo Murakami, MD, Masanobu Yoshioka, MD    Introduction  Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) is a well-known, well-documented tinnitus therapy based on the neurophysiological model proposed by Jastreboff in 1990. Its main components are directive counseling to decrea

Tinnitus Treatment Options in Hearing Aids: A Novel Approach to Turning Non-Users into Users
October 21, 2012 Stefan Häberle, Anne Mette Hoejgaard Kristensen, MA IntroductionThe prevalence of tinnitus is significantly higher among hearing-impaired persons than in the normal-hearing population. Surveys (Seidman, Standring, & Dornhoffer, 2010; Davies, & El Refaie, 2000) have revealed that while 10-15% o

Ask the Expert

How Does Widex Provide the Perfection of Natural Sound with Moment Sheer™
December 15, 2022 Dana Helmink, AuD How Does Widex Provide the Perfection of Natural Sound with Moment Sheer™

What is Widex Sound Assist?
December 7, 2022 Dana Helmink, AuD What is Widex Sound Assist and how does it facilitate communication in complex environments?

Help Your Patients Relax With Widex Sound Relax
November 7, 2022 Dana Helmink, AuD Why did Widex create SoundRelax and how does it help patients?

What is Widex Zen Therapy and How does it Help Patients with Tinnitus?
January 31, 2022 Dana Helmink, AuD What is Widex Zen Therapy and how does it help patients with tinnitus?

How does Widex My Guide Help Ensure Hearing Aid Wearer Success?
November 2, 2021 Dana Helmink, AuD How does Widex My Guide help ensure hearing aid wearer success?

How Can Widex TruAcoustics Lead to More Personalized and Successful Fittings?
June 7, 2021 Dana Helmink, AuD How can Widex TruAcoustics lead to more personalized and successful fittings?

What is the My Sound Feature in Widex MOMENT Hearing Aids, and How does it Improve the Wearer Experience?
May 5, 2021 Oliver Townend What is the My Sound feature in Widex MOMENT hearing aids, and how does it improve the wearer experience?

What are the benefits of fitting WIDEX MOMENT™ hearing aids with COMPASS™ GPS?
December 22, 2020 James Martin, AuD What are the benefits of fitting WIDEX MOMENT™ hearing aids with COMPASS™ GPS?

How Can I Communicate Effectively with My Patients During COVID-19?
May 12, 2020 Meryl Epstein, MA How can I communicate effectively with my patients during COVID-19? 

What Leadership Strategies Can Practice Owners Use to Weather the Covid-19 Crisis?
April 10, 2020 Paul Johanson What leadership strategies can practice owners use to weather the Covid-19 crisis?

How Does WIDEX MOMENT™ Deliver a More Natural Sound?
March 23, 2020 Jennifer Wright, AuD How Does WIDEX MOMENT™ Deliver a More Natural Sound?

How Can I Help Patients Concerned about Cosmetics without Sacrificing Maximum Benefit?
November 29, 2019 Susan de Bondt, AuD How can I best help patients who are concerned about the cosmetics of hearing aids, without sacrificing their opportunities for maximum benefit? 

How Can I Get the Most Out of the Data Tracked by My Patients’ Hearing Aids?
November 7, 2019 Dana Helmink, AuD, MA How can I get the most out of the data tracked by my patients’ hearing aids?

How Can My Patients Experience the Highest Quality Performance with a Rechargeable System?
May 6, 2019 Meryl Epstein, MA How can I ensure that my patients experience the highest quality performance when they need and want a rechargeable system?

How is ZPower 2nd Generation for Widex Different?
April 15, 2019 Meryl Epstein, MA How is ZPower 2nd generation for Widex different?

What Are the Advantages of Choosing a ZPower Rechargeable System?
March 25, 2019 Meryl Epstein, MA Now that ZPower second generation enhancements are available with Widex, what are the advantages in choosing a ZPower rechargeable system versus other rechargeable systems on the market?

Are There New Features in the Widex EVOKE that Patients will Benefit From?
December 17, 2018 Oliver Townend Are there other new features in the Widex EVOKE that patients will benefit from? 

What are the Components of Widex ZEN Therapy?
November 26, 2018 Susan de Bondt, AuD What are the components of Widex ZEN Therapy?

How Does the Widex EVOKE Hearing Aid Continue to Evolve?
November 19, 2018 Oliver Townend How does the Widex EVOKE hearing aid continue to evolve?

How Do the Signature Features of Widex EVOKE Support Patients with Tinnitus?
October 29, 2018 Susan de Bondt, AuD How do the signature features of Widex EVOKE support patients with tinnitus?

Interviews

Get to Know What's New with Widex: Moment Sheer, MySound 2.0 and More
December 1, 2022 Dana Helmink, AuD Interview with Dana Helmink, AuD, Senior Director of Audiology and Clinical Education at Widex.

Widex Moment Sheer™ Goes Beyond Better Hearing
October 10, 2022 Dana Helmink, AuD What is Widex Moment Sheer? Find out in an interview with Sr. Director of Audiology at Widex, Dana Helmink, AuD.

Widex My Sound: A More Personal, AI-Powered Hearing Experience
June 9, 2021 Oliver Townend As Widex continues to leverage artificial intelligence to provide the most natural hearing possible, it recently revealed its latest innovation, My Sound. Discover how this new feature delivers a more personalized sound than ever, built on the experiences of thousands of hearing aid wearers.

Telehealth and Remote Services: Insights from a Recent Widex Survey
October 1, 2020 Lise Henningsen, MS Lise Henningsen, Global Head of Audiology for WS Audiology shares insights from a recent survey about the current state of telehealth within the hearing health industry.

Widex’ Historic Commitment to Pure Sound
February 26, 2020 James Martin, AuD An Interview with Dr. James W. Martin, AuD

Real Life Hearing and Tinnitus Management with EVOKE and Zen Therapy
September 24, 2018 Susan de Bondt, AuD Interview with Susan de Bondt, Clinical Product Specialist for Widex regarding Widex EVOKE and the use of Widex ZEN Therapy, an innovative and pioneering approach to tinnitus management.

Evolve with Evoke: The World's First Real-Time Machine Learning Hearing Aid
May 22, 2018 Oliver Townend Interview with Oliver Townend, Audiology Communication Manager, regarding Widex Evoke and machine learning technology.

Widex President Discusses Hearing Industry Challenges, Opportunities
January 20, 2014 Rodney Schutt Interview with Rodney Schutt

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