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National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) Announces Call for Papers for 36th Annual Conference
July 9, 2010
The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) announces a call for papers for presentations and posters for its 36th Annual Conference, to be held February 24-26, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. The the... Read More
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Starkey Wins Stevie Award and IDEA Award for Sweep Technology Featured on S Series iQ
July 8, 2010
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that it is the recipient of two awards for Sweep Technology, which is featured on S SeriesT... Read More
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A Special Award In Honor Of Annie Glenn To Be Showcased In Rockville
July 7, 2010
On Friday, June 25 the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) will welcome and honor Annie Glenn for her many years of advocacy on behalf of people with communication disorders and for in... Read More
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Full Text Speech-Language and Audiology Research Articles Now Available Online for All
July 6, 2010
The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) is pleased to launch a new domain for the Canadian Journal of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology (CJSLPA) at www... Read More
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Cochlear Announces FDA Approval of the Cochlear™ Nucleus® 5 Rechargeable Battery System
July 6, 2010
Life-Changing Technology Is Now Submergible In Water For Up to 30 Minutes Cochlear, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... Read More
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Vuvuzela-proof Hearing Protection
July 4, 2010
Customised hearing systems created to tune out drone of vuvuzela. As part of its Hear the World initiative, the experts at leading hearing aid manufacturer Phonak helped start the debate about the ris... Read More
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Preschool-Age Financial Aid Program from AG Bell
July 3, 2010
The Preschool-Age Financial Aid program was established to provide financial aid support to families of preschool age children who have been diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss and who... Read More
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Elementary Students' Drawings Encourage Hearing Loss Prevention
July 3, 2010
Amanda Angeles, a second grader from California, won first place in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) annual Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) Drawing Contest. Amanda Ange... Read More
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New Balance Rehabilitation Unit™ from Interacoustics
July 2, 2010
Interacoustics has just released the BRU™ Balance Rehabilitation Unit™. The BRU™ enables healthcare professionals to perform functional assessment, focused treatment, and rehabilitat... Read More
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House Ear Institute Appoints Neil Segil, Ph.D., as Executive Vice President of Research
July 2, 2010
House Ear Institute CEO, Jim Boswell, announced the appointment of Neil Segil, Ph.D., as Executive Vice President of Research at the House Ear Institute (HEI) effective June 1, 2010. For the past seve... Read More
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Local Leaders in Speech, Language and Hearing Honoured
July 1, 2010
Canadian leaders in speech, language and hearing are being honoured for contributions to the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology at an awards banquet of the Canadian Association of... Read More
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New Hampshire, North Carolina Enact Hearing Aid Insurance Mandates
June 30, 2010
New Hampshire and North Carolina have both enacted hearing aid insurance coverage mandates in the last week. In New Hampshire, NH HB561 now requires insurers "to cover the cost of a hearing aid for ea... Read More
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Beltone Celebrates 70th Anniversary at Annual Meeting in Chicago
June 30, 2010
Company Unveils New Generation of Blue-Tooth Compatible Hearing Instruments Beltone held its 2010 National Meeting at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers in Chicago, Illinois, June 10 - June 12. The... Read More
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Oticon Foundation Awards $60,000 Grant for Research in Otolaryngology
June 29, 2010
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Oticon Foundation to support research efforts directly tied to improving th... Read More
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New President to Lead Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
June 28, 2010
The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) is pleased to announce the election of speech-language pathologist (S-LP) Gillian Barnes to the position of president... Read More
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Auricle Ink Publishers Announces Release of
June 28, 2010
Auricle Ink Publishers announces the release of The Consumer Handbook on Hearing Loss and Noise, Marshall Chasin, Au.D., Editor. "This book was prompted by the need for education. As we know, noise is... Read More
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FTC Extends Enforcement Deadline for Identity Theft Red Flags Rule
June 27, 2010
At the request of several Members of Congress, the Federal Trade Commission is further delaying enforcement of the "Red Flags" Rule through December 31, 2010, while Congress considers legislation that... Read More
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Oticon, Inc. Appoints Sheena Oliver, Au.D. as Vice President of Marketing
June 26, 2010
Oticon, Inc. today announced that Sheena Oliver, Au.D., MBA has been appointed Vice President of Marketing. In her new position, Oliver will be responsible for Oticon, Inc.'s overall marketing strateg... Read More
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AuDNet's NowiHear.com and Oaktree Products Join Forces to Offer 1,000 Free Hearing Protection Devices to U.S. Consumers
June 26, 2010
Leading Audiology Care Education Website Aligns with Audiology and Hearing Aid Supplier to Raise Awareness about Hearing Health While Giving Consumers Free Tools to Prevent Future Hearing Loss AuDNet,... Read More
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Call for Nominations 2011
June 25, 2010
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, in partnership with the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA), is accepting nominations for the 2011 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in H... Read More
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