The New England Hearing Healthcare Conference sponsored by the Massachusetts Hearing Society ("MHS") was held 11/21/08 & 11/22/08 at Foxwoods Resort Casino. The two-day event is held every 18 months. Since moving to Foxwoods, the MHS has reported continued growth from attendees and exhibitors. Once again, the conference was a resounding success.
(Photo Caption - L to R, Steve Welch, HIS, Outgoing President of the MHS;Robert Sweetow, Ph.D., Keynote Speaker;and Peter Lee, BC-HIS, President-Elect of the MHS.)
The conference featured Robert Sweetow, Ph.D., of the University of California, as the keynote speaker. His topics were "Moving from the Hearing Aid Evaluation to the Communication Needs Assessment" and "Beyond Hearing Aids: Aural Rehabilitation and LACE (Listening and Communication Enhancement". Other speakers included Jennifer Groth, MA of GN Resound Group, "Five Misconceptions About Open Fitting Technology";Melissa Pacey Mahaffey, Au.D. of Phonak, "Hearing Aids & Cell Phones - Can You Hear Me Now?" and "Adult FM Technology Options";Michael Clarke, MS, CCC-A, of Cochlear Americas, "Beyond Hearing Aids: Implantable Hearing Technology";and Rudy Szady, BC-HIS/ACA, and Loleata Wigall, MS, CCC-A, FAAA, both from the Massachusetts Board of Professional Licensure, "Ins and Outs of Dispensing Legally in Massachusetts". A total of 11 CEUs were offered.
At the conference the MHS also elected new officers and directors. The newly elected officers are: Peter Lee, BC-HIS - President;William Saccone, BC-HIS - Vice President;Anthony Wasiuk, BC-HIS - Secretary;Gary Rachins, BC-HIS - Treasurer;and newly elected directors are: Carla Bartolucci, BC-HIS/ACA;John Klefeker, BC-HIS;Robert Mario, BC-HIS;Stephen Welch, HIS;and Doriana Vicedomini, HIS.
