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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Angela Pelosi Appointed Director of Global Audiology at Phonak
August 5, 2019
As of July 1st, 2019, Angela Pelosi has been appointed the position of Director of Global Audiology at Phonak. Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Named Stevie Awards Winner
August 2, 2019
Starkey Hearing Technologies has received an American Business Award from The Stevie Awards for Technical Innovation of the Year for its revolutionary hearing aid, Livio® AI.In their 17th year as... Read More
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Oticon-Commissioned Harris Poll Survey on Woodstock Generation and Hearing Health Strikes a Chord with Consumers Nationwide
August 1, 2019
Fifty years after the iconic “Three Days of Peace and Music,” a just released survey by The Harris Poll, commissioned by Oticon, Inc., suggests that members of the Woodstock Generation may be expe... Read More
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Oticon's Henning Falster Celebrates 45 Years of People First
July 29, 2019
At a special salute in June, Oticon employees recognized Henning Falster, one of the first US employees of Oticon, Inc., for 45 years of dedication and service. As Director, Meeting & Events, Falster... Read More
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Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act Introduced with Broad Bi-Partisan Support to Streamline Access to Hearing and Balance Care
July 26, 2019
Lexington, Ky.—The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) commends U.S. Representatives Tom Rice (R-SC), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Ann Kuster (D-NH), Ralph... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Foundation Hosts Inaugural Summer Sounds Annual Benefit
July 23, 2019
On July 20, 2019, hundreds of partners, sponsors, donors, and friends from around the world gathered for Starkey Hearing Foundation’s inaugural Summer Sounds Benefit in downtown Minneapolis. Read More
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Paul Dybala Joins AudiologyDesign as Partner and Vice President of Strategy
July 23, 2019
Paul Dybala, PhD, former president of Healthy Hearing (healthyhearing.com), has joined AudiologyDesign, the hearing industry’s leading provider of digital marketing services, as a Partner and Vice P... Read More
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FDA Approves MED-EL USA's Cochlear Implants for Single-Sided Deafness and Asymmetric Hearing Loss
July 22, 2019
The FDA has approved MED-EL Cochlear Implant (CI) Systems for single-sided deafness (SSD) and asymmetric hearing loss (AHL). Read More
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MED-EL USA Announces New AudioLink Handsfree Wireless Technology Voucher Option and SONNET Swap Program for Next Generation Audio Processor at CI2019 in Miami
July 11, 2019
Two announcements from MED-EL USA, made at CI2019, the 16th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children in Miami. Read More
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AG Bell Takes Global Symposium Abroad to Address Worldwide Childhood Hearing Loss
July 9, 2019
MADRID, July 9, 2019 - The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell), which was started by Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, best known for inventing the telephone, recent... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Receives Manufacturing Leadership Award
July 8, 2019
Starkey Hearing Technologies received the Operational Excellence Leadership Award, as well as the High Achiever Award, for "Improving the Customer Experience by Mapping Their Journey" project at the 1... Read More
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New Center To Be an International Trailblazer Within Treatment of Hearing and Balance Problems
July 1, 2019
With a donation of DKK 40 million from William Demant Foundation, the Capital Region of Denmark can now consolidate all specialist treatment of hearing and balance problems at a new Copenhagen Hearing... Read More
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With Funding from Oticon, Inc., Sertoma Inc. Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Students with Hearing Loss
June 27, 2019
A $10,000 grant from Oticon, Inc. has enabled Sertoma Inc. to award ten $1,000 college scholarships to students with hearing loss. The Sertoma Scholarship for the Hard of Hearing or Deaf is the nation... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Launches Livio AI in Asia
June 27, 2019
The Starkey Hearing Technologies leadership team recently traveled to Asia June 3-7 to launch the revolutionary hearing aid, Livio® AI. Members of the executive team spoke at each launch event to... Read More
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Starkey Hosts Twin Cities Young Professionals Summit
June 26, 2019
Nearly 200 professionals ages 20-35 from the metro area attended the Twin Cities Young Professionals Summit June 13, hosted this year at Starkey Hearing Technologies’ headquarters in Eden Prairi... Read More
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Ida Institute Partners with Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care and The Hearing Care Partnership
June 24, 2019
The Ida Institute and Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care and The Hearing Care Partnership are pleased to announce a new partnership. The goal of the partnership is to enhance the quality of audiologic... Read More
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Oticon Hearing Foundation Donates Hearing Aids for In-Need Students
June 19, 2019
A donation of hearing aids by the Oticon Hearing Foundation allowed a team of Fort Worth Independent School District audiologists to provide 13 in-need grade school and high school students with their... Read More
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Oticon Medical Launches Ponto 4 Sound Processor in US Market
June 18, 2019
Oticon Medical has launched the Ponto 4, a small and high-performing sound processor that marks a significant breakthrough in bone anchored hearing care in the US. A powerful combination of Oticon Med... Read More
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Oticon Government Services Celebrates Flag Day with Benefit Race for NJ Veterans
June 17, 2019
The Oticon Government Services Team and an enthusiastic group of Oticon employees and their families participated in a Flag Day 5K Run/Walk to raise funds for NJ Hope for Veterans. The June 13 event t... Read More
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FDA Approves New Cochlear Implant with Easier Access to MRI and Expanded Connectivity Ready for Google's Direct Streaming to Android Smartphones
June 17, 2019
Cochlear delivers Nucleus Profile Plus Implant, first cochlear implant manufacturer to enable Android direct connectivity with the Nucleus 7 Sound Processor CENTENNIAL, Colo., June 17, 2019 /PRNewswir... Read More
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