"Cochlear implantation is a unique experience and interacting with others who have been through and understand the process can be very beneficial," said Heather Whitestone McCallum. "This retreat is the only one in the southern states to make this type of interaction possible and I am thrilled not only to be a part of it, but also to help other cochlear implant users by sharing my personal experiences."
In addition to her keynote address, McCallum will be available for an autograph and photo session.
Additional highlights of the program include:
- To Love, Honor and Program: personal reflections made by Kerry Payne, a Nucleus® cochlear implant recipient who married his audiologist.
- Informational sessions on the latest technology in cochlear implantation.
- Tips on how to tackle insurance reimbursement obstacles and how to improve hearing.
- Recreational activities including barbecues, scavenger hunts, socials and outdoor sports.
About Cochlear Implants
Cochlear implants are a proven medical option for adults and children with severe to profound hearing loss. They are electronic devices, which bypass damaged hair cells in the inner ear, or cochlea, and stimulate the hearing nerve directly. Cochlear implants provide useful hearing and improved communication abilities to those who receive little or no benefit from hearing aids. They are the only medical device designed to restore one of the five key senses.
About Cochlear Americas
Since the world's first cochlear implant system was introduced more than 20 years ago, Cochlear Limited and its US headquarters, Cochlear Americas, have brought the miracle of sound to more than 60,000 hearing-impaired individuals across the globe. Cochlear's state-of-the-art technologies, based on extensive research and development at preeminent academic institutions, improve the ability to hear sound and understand speech—enhancing both learning capabilities and quality of life for those with severe to profound hearing loss. Cochlear has remained the market leader in its field thanks to an unwavering commitment to innovation, reliability and customer support. This commitment is reflected in Cochlear's fourth-generation cochlear implant system, the Nucleus® Freedom™, which is designed to mimic natural hearing and allow users to interact more fully with the world around them. Numerous awards, as well as published scientific data, attest to Cochlear's outstanding product line and unsurpassed performance. Cochlear's promise "Hear Now. And Always." reflects its dedication to durability and service. For more information about Cochlear's products, call the Cochlear Nucleus® Hotline at 800/458-4999 (Voice) or 800/483-3123 (TTY) or visit the Web site at www.cochlear.com.
