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Enjoy the Wonderful World of Sound

June 28, 2004

With Valeo, Phonak offers a communication solution bouquet that the fitter matches to the often colorful and varied lifestyles of the wearers. The Valeo SoundSelect Manager intelligently chooses the m...   Read More

Todd Murray Named President of Beltone U.S.

June 27, 2004

Beltone Electronics Corporation named Todd Murray president of Beltone U.S. GN ReSound C.O.O. Alan P. Dozier made the announcement. Murray will be responsible for overseeing the company's U.S. operati...   Read More

Eye Disorder That Can Cause Blindness is High Among People with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

June 26, 2004

The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy, a disorder of the retina that can cause blindness, associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus is estimated to affect one per 300 adults over the age of 18 years i...   Read More

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

June 26, 2004

On May 28, 2004, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a final rule revising the requirements for audiologists providing services under the Medicaid program. This important regu...   Read More

Siemens Hearing Instruments Benefits Hearts by Teaming With the American Heart Association for National Wear Red Day

June 25, 2004

On February 24, 2004, Siemens Hearing Instruments teamed with the American Heart Association for their first Go Red for Women Campaign. Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association's national ca...   Read More

First Deaf Miss America to Share Her Experience with Cochlear Implantation at 2004 AG Bell Conference

June 25, 2004

Heather Whitestone McCallum, the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss America and recent Cochlear Nucleus® 24 Contour™ recipient, will share her experience with cochlear implantation at the A...   Read More

SeboTek granted ISO 9001 Certification

June 24, 2004

SeboTek Hearing Systems has been granted ISO 9001 Certification indicating full compliance with requirements of the International Organization for Standardization, proving they have achieved standards...   Read More

Protect Your Hearing this Summer, Warns ASHA

June 22, 2004

Summer is here, and with the warm weather comes more outdoor activities - activities that can endanger your hearing health. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) warns that exposure...   Read More

Beltone Names Ted Thompson Director of Response Marketing

June 22, 2004

Beltone Electronics Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Ted Thompson as the Director of Response Marketing. Ted brings over 15 years of marketing experience with blue chip companies acr...   Read More

AFA Rocks at AAA Convention

June 21, 2004

This year's AAA Convention was a busy and productive time for the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA). On Wednesday, March 31st, Executive Director Susan Paarlberg presented 39 third year Au.D. stud...   Read More

ESCO receives AFA award

June 20, 2004

ESCO, Ear Service Corporation, received an Audiology Foundation of America Appreciation Award for their continuous and generous support of the professional organization for the past 12 years. "We are...   Read More

Industry

XXVIIth International Congress of Audiology - Call for Abstracts

June 19, 2004

The XXVIIth International Congress of Audiology, to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, 26-30 September 2004, invites you to submit abstracts for the free paper sessions. Abstracts may be submitted on any to...   Read More

Industry Veteran Returns

June 18, 2004

SeboTek Hearing Systems announced Brian Hill, MS, MBA joined its staff as International Business Development Manager. In this role, Brian will focus on establishing distribution in selected markets an...   Read More

Summary of CMS Medicaid Final Rule for Audiologists Payment Ties State Licensure to CCC-A or Medicare Standard

June 16, 2004

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its final rule addressing Medicaid provider qualifications for audiologists in the May 28 issue of the Federal Register. The new CMS r...   Read More

Sonovation has joined www.AudiologyOnline.com

June 16, 2004

Dr. Douglas L. Beck, Editor-In-Chief of www.audiologyonline.com announced today that Sonovation has become Audiology Online's newest corporate partner. Dr. Beck stated "It's an honor to work with inno...   Read More

Oticon Foundation Awards Grant to American Academy of Audiology

June 15, 2004

The Oticon Foundation has awarded the American Academy of Audiology Foundation a $30,000 grant to establish a national lecture series on pediatric audiology. The lecture series will be named in honor...   Read More

New Ad Campaign from Siemens Targets Baby Boom Generation

June 13, 2004

Siemens Hearing Instruments announced a new consumer advertising campaign geared toward reaching influential Baby Boomers (individuals born between 1946 and 1964) in a new market growth initiative. De...   Read More

TRIANO™ Product Family of Hearing Solutions Welcomes the Addition of Two New BTE Instruments

June 11, 2004

Siemens Hearing Instruments announces the addition of two new BTEs to its TRIANO™ product family: the TRIANO 3 P and TRIANO SL. Now Hearing Care Professionals can offer their patients with sever...   Read More

AFA Receives $25,000 Grant for Scholarships

June 10, 2004

Lafayette, IN - The Oticon Foundation, also known as the William Demant and Wife Ida Emilie Foundation has, once again, donated money to the Audiology Foundation of America to fund scholarships for Au...   Read More

No Child Left Behind Legislation Focus of Baltimore Conference

June 9, 2004

Representatives from the U.S. Department of Education to Discuss Law's Impact Sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), which represents more than 60,000 communication prof...   Read More