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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Oticon Foundation Awards $50,000 for New Outstanding Au.D. Student Awards
September 21, 2001
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Oticon Foundation, also known as the William Demant and Wife Ida Emilie Foundation. The... Read More
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CMU to Offer Online Health Administration Doctorate
September 21, 2001
Central Michigan University is accepting applications from professionals in the health care field for admission into an innovative online doctoral degree program in health administration. Approved ear... Read More
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FDA Approves MED-EL's Next Generation Technology for the Hearing Impaired
September 20, 2001
MED-EL, a medical device company on the cutting edge of Cochlear Implant technology, has received U.S. FDA approval for the advanced COMBI 4O+ Cochlear Implant System. This allows severe to profoundly... Read More
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Mexico Mission in Need of Audiometer
September 19, 2001
Last year a group of Colorado audiologist's went to Mexico and fit more than 80 children with hearing aids. With the help of Siemens, Westone, Sertoma and Rotary, they are returning to help others. Ac... Read More
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Career Brochure Available
September 18, 2001
The Audiology Foundation of America has recently developed a new brochure for academic advisors and students. The brochure, Audiology: A Doctoring Profession, answers commonly asked questions includin... Read More
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Series of Hearing Conservation Classes and Courses Announced
September 14, 2001
Co-sponsored by the National Hearing Conservation Association, Gulf Coast Local Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, and the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Heal... Read More
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Phonak Hearing Systems Earn Good Housekeeping Seal
September 14, 2001
Reinforcing its position as a leading manufacturer specializing in technologically advanced hearing aids, Phonak Hearing Systems announced it has received the Good Housekeeping Seal. The entire produc... Read More
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Hearing Instrument Markets to Hit $5.6 Billion Driven By Evolving Industry Dynamics
September 13, 2001
SAN JOSE, Calif./PRNewswire/ -- The increasing popularity of technologically advanced and higher-priced hearing instruments is fueling rapid revenue growth in specific market segments of the U.S. hear... Read More
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Magnatone Introduces TruVoice®. A 3 in 1 Multi Channel 100% Digital Circuit for Custom Instruments.
September 12, 2001
Coming soon, Magnatone will offer a 3 in 1 circuit in the TruVoice&##174; 100% Digital custom instruments. This new circuit will provide audiologists and dispensers something unique when fitting a Dig... Read More
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Oticon, Inc. and Wynd Communications Announce Joint Marketing Promotion
September 11, 2001
Award-Winning WyndTell Service Teams Up with New DigiFocus II Super Power Digital Hearing Instrument from Oticon SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA / SOMERSET, NJ - Wynd Communications Corporation (a GoAmerica, Inc... Read More
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Coalition Responds to OSHA's Proposed Delay of Occupational Hearing Loss Rule
September 7, 2001
(Rockville, MD) In response to a proposed one-year delay in the effective date of the final recordkeeping rule concerning occupational hearing loss, the Coalition to Protect Occupational Safety and He... Read More
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Barry Freeman, Ph.D. Joins Audiology Online Advisory Board
September 7, 2001
Barry Freeman Ph.D., Program Dean of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has joined the Advisory Board of Audiology Online. Dr. Freeman serv... Read More
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AFA Awards Fellowships to Au.D. Students
September 6, 2001
The Audiology Foundation of America has awarded merit based Alliance Fellowships of $2500 each to eight full-time residential Au.D. degree students. The students are enrolled at Ball State University,... Read More
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Movers in Management at Magnatone
September 5, 2001
Luis Robles, who has served in the production department for over seven years, has been promoted to Quality Systems Manager. Robles will oversee the ISO certification for Magnatone and has successfull... Read More
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Audiology Industry Innovator Departs Sonus Launches Consulting Practice
September 5, 2001
Randall E. Drullinger, Vice President of Operations at Sonus announced his imminent departure from this leading hearing healthcare provider and consolidator in North America. His immediate plans are t... Read More
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Oticon, Inc. and Wynd Communications Announce Joint Marketing Promotion
September 4, 2001
Super Power Digital Hearing Instrument from Oticon Wynd Communications Corporation (a GoAmerica, Inc company: NASDAQ:GOAM), the nation's leading wireless communications service provider for people wit... Read More
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Rayovac Posts Strong Third Quarter Results
September 3, 2001
MADISON, Wis., /PRNewswire/ -- Rayovac Corp. (NYSE: ROV) announced strong gains in alkaline battery sales as the Company reported record sales and earnings for the third quarter of Fiscal 2001. Pro-fo... Read More
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Phonak Announces Their Pediatric Conference November 8 - 10, 2001 in Chicago
September 1, 2001
Recent developments in pediatric audiology provide for the accurate detection of hearing impairment in infancy. Consequently, there are now a greater number of young infants and families requiring eff... Read More
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New Siliclone Firm™ cartridge impression material from Westone
August 30, 2001
An all-new ear impression material from Westone provides a stiffer, heavier-bodied and non-sticky composition for dispensers who prefer the convenience of cartridge-based materials. Siliclone FirmT... Read More
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James W. Hall Appointed Chairman of the Department of Communicative Disorders at University of Florida
August 28, 2001
has been appointed Chairman of the Department of Communicative Disorders at the University of Florida by Dr. Robert G. Frank, Dean of the College of Health Professions. Dr. Hall, a Clinical Professor... Read More
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