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AG Bell Youth Programs
January 7, 2022
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is offering opportunities for high school students who are deaf and hard of hearing and use listening and spoken language to comm... Read More
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Marianne Wiinholt Appointed Group CFO of WS Audiology
December 23, 2021
WS Audiology is pleased to announce that Marianne Wiinholt has been appointed Group CFO, member of the Executive Board and member of Group Management, effective at the latest on July 1, 2022. Read More
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Audiology Services in Diverse Communities: A Tool to Help Clinicians Working With Spanish-Speaking Patients and Families
December 23, 2021
Plural Publishing recently released Audiology Services in Diverse Communities: A Tool to Help Clinicians Working With Spanish-Speaking Patients and Families by Alejandra Ullauri. Read More
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Earlens Releases New Summary of the Body of Research on the Benefits of Extended-Bandwidth Hearing
December 22, 2021
A new three-part series discussing clinical evidence amassed over the course of ten years of research on the Earlens bandwidth advantage has just kicked off in the popular industry journal Hearing Rev... Read More
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Starkey Announces Three Executive Team Promotions
December 21, 2021
Starkey announces three executive team promotions. Read More
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Oticon Symposium in Pediatric Audiology Explores Pediatric Cognition, Brain Development and Brain-Friendly Hearing Technology
December 20, 2021
The 2021 Oticon Symposium in Pediatric Audiology provided a deep dive into the newest research, advances and hearing technology that will enable hearing care professionals to offer every child with he... Read More
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New Study: Signia Rechargeable Hearing Aids Cut Environmental Impact by 65%
December 20, 2021
A comprehensive life cycle assessment from hearing aid innovator Signia shows that its rechargeable hearing aids have 65% less environmental impact compared to battery-driven hearing aids, saving the... Read More
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Clock is Ticking on FDA OTC Submission Deadline
December 20, 2021
Michael Scholl, Starkey Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations, outlines his point of view on the upcoming OTC submission deadline. Read More
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Signia Named 2021 Digiday Awards Finalist for the Launch of Signia Active X Hearing Aids
December 17, 2021
Signia today announced that it has been named a finalist in the 2021 Digiday Awards in the Best Product Launch Campaign category for Signia Active X, an earbud-style hearing aid that provides best-in-... Read More
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ReSound Donates $25,000 to Hearing Loss Association of America
December 16, 2021
Donation made on behalf of all hearing care professionals serving their communities. Read More
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Ida Institute Announces Partnership with the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association
December 15, 2021
The Ida Institute announces a new partnership with the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA). The partnership will draw on the insights, networks, and experience of each partner to promote, adva... Read More
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GN Hearing Acquires New York Based Lively – A Leader in Online Hearing Care
December 15, 2021
GN Hearing acquires New York based Lively – a leading online hearing care and digital marketing platform, enabling consumers to explore, purchase and receive hearing care from licensed hearing c... Read More
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Audiological Research Over Six Decades
December 13, 2021
Plural Publishing recently released Audiological Research Over Six Decades by James Jerger. Read More
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Starkey Chief Audiology Officer and Executive Vice President of Marketing Sara Burdak, Au.D., Named to 2021 Notable Women in Manufacturing List
December 9, 2021
Starkey Chief Audiology Officer and Executive Vice President of Marketing Sara Burdak, Au.D., has been named to Twin Cities Business Magazine's 2021 Notable Women in Manufacturing list. Read More
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American Cochlear Implant Alliance Applauds Passage of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 in the U.S. House of Representatives
December 9, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5561, the “Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021,” on a 410-17 vote. Read More
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Oticon Donation to Homes For Our Troops Supports Mortgage-Free Homes for Severely Injured Veterans
December 7, 2021
A $5,000 donation from Oticon, Inc. to Homes For Our Troops will go towards the nonprofit’s mission of Building Homes and Rebuilding Lives. Since 2017, Oticon has supported Homes For Our Troops work... Read More
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Sight & Hearing Association Releases 2021 Annual Noisy Toys List
December 6, 2021
Sight & Hearing Association releases 2021 Annual Noisy Toys List, which includes 19 out of 24 toys that tested louder than 85 dB, the level set by the National Institute of Occupational Health and Saf... Read More
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Starkey Announces Collaborative Research Study with Stanford Medicine
November 30, 2021
Exploratory Effort to Advance Capabilities of Hearing Aids Read More
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Starkey Wins Golden Globee® in the 8th Annual 2021 International Best in Business Awards®
November 23, 2021
Starkey Wins Golden Globee in the 8th Annual 2021 International Best in Business Awards. Read More
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House of Representatives Passes Bill Adding New Medicare Hearing Benefits
November 19, 2021
The American Academy of Audiology (AAA), the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) continue their advocacy to ensure legislation to add hearing... Read More
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