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Louisiana Codifies 30-Day Consumer Right to Return Hearing Aids
August 20, 2011
Louisiana Gov Bobby Jindal signed legislation (H.B.276) that establishes a 30-day time period after purchase during which a consumer must be allowed to return a hearing aid for a partial or full refun... Read More
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Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Associated With Hearing Loss in Adolescents
August 19, 2011
Exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) is associated with increased risk of hearing loss among adolescents, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, one... Read More
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Announcing the Second Conference of the Coalition for Global Hearing Health
August 18, 2011
Following on the heels of last year's successful inaugural conference, the Coalition for Global Hearing Health is set to provide a forum for hearing healthcare professionals (otolaryngologists, audiol... Read More
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Wayne State University Engineering Student Receives American Tinnitus Association Award
August 17, 2011
Na Zhu, a Wayne State University College of Engineering student, has received the 2011 American Tinnitus Association Student Research Grant Program award. The program financially supports scientific s... Read More
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Beltone Offers New Extensions to its Product Line-Up
August 16, 2011
New Wireless Mini-BTE and Custom Models Add More Options and Advantages to Award-Winning Line-Up Beltone has announced two new product extensions to its award-winning Beltone True™ line-up. The... Read More
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2011 Oticon Focus On People Awards - Vote Online Now!
August 15, 2011
Oticon, Inc. has opened voting for the 2011 Focus on People Awards. People are encouraged to log onto oticonusa.com to cast their vote for the top finalists in each of four categories - Student, Adult... Read More
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ReSound Hosts Business Partner Summit to Support Private Practices
August 13, 2011
ReSound continues its commitment to building private practices by hosting a Business Partner Summit emphasizing key strategies for successful practice management. Business Wire - www.gnresound.com - R... Read More
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FM Survey - Your Help is Needed!
August 13, 2011
To our colleagues and to parents of children with hearing loss, We are trying to understand how children are using FM systems, at what ages, and in what conditions. We have developed a quick and easy... Read More
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NHCA Scholarship Foundation Student Conference Awards Available!
August 12, 2011
The Scholarship Foundation of the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of student conference awards for the 37th annual NHCA con... Read More
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Pediatricians Call on All Movie Companies to Adopt Smoke-Free Policies That Work
August 11, 2011
A new study in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, "Smoking in Top-Grossing Movies United States, 2010," shows promise for the ability of movie producers to positively affect young people... Read More
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Wells Fargo & Company Reaches Settlement with the Department of Justice Over Disability Discrimination
August 10, 2011
Are you eligible to file a claim for compensation? Deadline to file is January 12, 2012. On May 31, 2011, Wells Fargo & Company (including Wachovia) reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Ju... Read More
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Screening Newborns For Hearing Defects
August 9, 2011
Hearing has a key role in the acquisition of speech, but 2 of every 1000 children are born with a hearing impairment. Early diagnosis and treatment can help these children learn to speak. In the lates... Read More
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New Book Helps Recently Deafened Adults Suffering From Late Onset Hearing Loss
August 8, 2011
Deaf Girl Amy Sargent lost her hearing in her late twenties. She spent well over 5 years on a challenging journey becoming acclimated to being a deafie, and has lived as one for over fifteen years. "A... Read More
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ADA Files Federal Lawsuit: Seeks Injunctive Relief, Damages and Punishment for ASHA's Fraudulent Activities
August 8, 2011
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) on August 2, 2011, filed a lawsuit against the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) in the United States District Court for the Western Distric... Read More
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Unitron Hosts Business Accelerator Educational Conference for Audiologists, Business Owners
August 7, 2011
Educational Conference Sept. 22 - 23 in Minneapolis Teaches How to Achieve Double-Digit Revenue Growth Unitron, a global provider of world-class hearing innovations, is hosting a Business Accelerator... Read More
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New Executive Director to Lead Speech-Language and Hearing Professionals
August 6, 2011
The board of directors of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanne Charlebois to the position of executive di... Read More
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Colorado Celebrates 20 Years as State Academy
August 5, 2011
The Colorado Academy of Audiology (CAA) will hold its 20th Annual Convention September 29-October 1, 2011 at the beautiful Vail Marriott Resort and Spa. Always progressive, Colorado was the first stat... Read More
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Phonak Announces Winner of the 2011 Cheryl DeConde Johnson Award
August 4, 2011
Recipient Linda Thibodeau, PhD. Devoted to (Re)habilitation of Adults and Children with Hearing Loss Phonak LLC has awarded the 2011 Cheryl DeConde Johnson Award for outstanding achievement in Educati... Read More
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Top Education Official to Speak at Conference Offering New Strategies for Helping Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Listen and Talk
August 3, 2011
AG Bell 2011 Listening & Spoken Language Symposium to Offer Courses, Workshops, and New Perspectives on Children with Hearing Loss "Early identification and intervention is critical for children with... Read More
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Rayovac Wins International Stevie® Award In Eighth Annual International Business Awards
August 3, 2011
Rayovac®, a worldwide leader in battery power and innovation, has earned two prestigious International Stevie Awards titles for their Mercury Free Hearing Aid Batteries. In The 2011 International... Read More
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