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Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks Help Starkey Hearing Foundation Raise Record $4 Million-Plus at Annual "So the World May Hear" Awards Gala
September 1, 2005
The Starkey Hearing Foundation held its annual "So the World May Hear" Awards Gala over the weekend in St. Paul, Minn., and raised a record $4 million-plus. The event, which each year recognizes indiv... Read More
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Auditory Rehabilitation Specialists Meet in Park City, Utah
August 31, 2005
The Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology Institute will be held in Park City, Utah at the Park City Marriott on September 29-October 2. The featured speakers include Susan Nittrouer from Ohio State Uni... Read More
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"Phonak U" held August 11-13, 2005
August 29, 2005
The second annual meeting of "Phonak U", an educational conference held exclusively for students in residential AuD programs, was held at Phonak's US Headquarters in Warrenville, Illinois. This year,... Read More
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Substantial Increases Proposed for Audiology in 2006 Outpatient Hospital Rates
August 28, 2005
Originally posted to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Headlines e-mail list on 8/8/05. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published a proposed rate increase... Read More
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The Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Meets in July, 2005
August 27, 2005
Originally posted to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Headlines e-mail list on August 5, 2005. The Council For Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC)... Read More
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Starkey Sponsors Student Workshop
August 27, 2005
Starkey Laboratories' comprehensive educational outreach program, Starkey First, successfully delivered its second student workshop August 5 and 6. The workshop hosted 46 graduate students pursuing M.... Read More
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SUMO DM: Amplification for Severe-to-Profound hearing loss
August 26, 2005
Interview with Gordon Wilson, VP Marketing, Oticon. Topic: SUMO DM: Amplification for Severe-to-Profound Hearing Loss Good morning Gordon. Thanks for your time this morning. Hi Doug. Gordon, for the r... Read More
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International Symposium: Pharmacologic Strategies for Prevention and Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
August 25, 2005
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NBC Nightly News Covers Personal MP3 Players and Protecting Your Hearing
August 24, 2005
On August 3rd, 2005, NBC Nightly News presented a segment on personal MP3 players and the dangers that exposure to loud music can cause to your hearing. The segment featured an interview with Dr. Bria... Read More
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JAAA Releases Special Issue on Evidence-Based Practice in Audiology
August 23, 2005
The Journal of the American Academy of Audiology (JAAA) will release a special issue for July / August 2005 (Vol. 16, No. 7) on evidenced based practice in Audiology. The issue will have a guest edito... Read More
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Free Informational Forum for Professionals and Consumers on the Nucleus Freedom Cochlear Implant System
August 22, 2005
Sponsored by Cochlear Americas and University Hospitals of Cleveland, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Departments of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology Whether you're consideri... Read More
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Medicare Requires HIPAA Compliant Billing Starting October 1st
August 21, 2005
Originally posted to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Headlines e-mail list on 8/15/2005 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists who file their claims electronically are reminded... Read More
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Douglas L. Beck, Au.D., Named Director of Professional Relations for Oticon, Inc.
August 20, 2005
Oticon, Inc. today announced the appointment of Douglas L. Beck, Au.D. as Director of Professional Relations for the company's U.S. operations. In his new position, Beck will oversee services related... Read More
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ASHA Successfully Brings Loan Forgiveness for School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists Closer To Reality
August 19, 2005
House Committee Action Recognizes Speech-Language Pathology as a Profession of National Need Originally posted to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Headlines e-mail list on 8-2-05. Fol... Read More
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Free Informational Forum for Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists on the Nucleus Freedom Cochlear Implant System
August 17, 2005
Designed with clinicians and cochlear implant users in mind, Nucleus® Freedom™, the world's first water-resistant cochlear implant system is built on your patient's desire to explore the ent... Read More
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Audiology Online Promotes Paul Dybala, Ph.D., to President & Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2005
Dear Audiology Online Readers: It is with great pleasure and pride that I announce the promotion of Paul Dybala, Ph.D. to President & Editor-in-Chief of Audiology Online. Paul brings with him a wealth... Read More
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Study Evaluates Various Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment of Sore Throat
August 15, 2005
CHICAGO - A comparison of various guidelines and strategies for treatment of sore throat provides information that may help optimize use of diagnostic tests and reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics,... Read More
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Starkey Appoints Brandon Sawalich to VP
August 14, 2005
Starkey President Jerry Ruzicka recently announced the appointment of Brandon Sawalich to the position of Vice President, U.S. Sales and Marketing. "His industry experience makes Brandon uniquely qual... Read More
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New miniValeo™ Offers 3 Fitting Options, Phonak Takes Miniaturization to the Next Level
August 13, 2005
Three fitting options are key features of Phonak Hearing System's new miniValeo. This latest addition to the Valeo product line offers a combination of high performance, value and cosmetic appeal in a... Read More
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eBay Requested to Discontinue Online Hearing Aid Sales
August 12, 2005
the Hearing Industries Association (HIA) contacted eBay, a popular online marketplace, requesting that the company discontinue the sale of hearing aids on its website. The current eBay policy states t... Read More
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