• Health fair provides screenings to those who may not have access Sep 30, 2009
Fair exhibitors will include the Juneau Flying Lions Club, who will provide free vision screenings for anyone six months or older; Northland Audiology, providing free hearing screenings; Curves, providing height, weight and BMI; and JRC The Alaska Club, holding fitness demonstrations all day. "We have more than 20 exhibitors who will have booths set up in the mall with information that people can use to take charge of their health and well being," Nelson said. (Juneau Empire)
Yurtopia targets $5M in revenue Sep 21, 2009
Michael Valente, director of adult audiology and associate professor at , is an adviser to the firm. Another adviser is Francis Duke Creighton, who with Burgett shares an early patent on Stereotaxis Niobe system. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Hoar Construction wins contract for Biloxi hospital project Sep 15, 2009
It will add four new operating rooms, 20 patient rooms, seven intensive care unit rooms and new space for ambulatory surgery, pulmonary medicine, an eye clinic, specialty care, oncology, audiology and speech pathology, urology and dermatology. Renovations also will take place on the four existing floors of the hospital to complement the new space. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Wilmington audio business celebrates 20 years Sep 11, 2009
Atlantic Audiology is celebrating 20 years of outstanding service to the hearing impaired and their families in the Wakefield and Wilmington areas ... The public is invited to see the facilities, enjoy the food, and the good company of the staff and friends of Atlantic Audiology ... Loleata Wigall purchased Atlantic Audiology, Inc. on Aug. 1, 1989. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Christopher Higgins, High School Football Star, Dies at 23 Aug 30, 2009
Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009. Latest from The Guide. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Audiology services offered by OMH Medical Group Aug 26, 2009
All members of the staff have completed advanced training in audiology and hold doctorate degrees in audiology. Munson audiologists provide diagnostic testing procedures including balance assessments, hearing assessments and also provide the latest in hearing aid technology. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Business notes Aug 16, 2009
Dr. Sarah Nelson of Accucare Audiology and Hearing Solutions has joined the United Way of Crow Wing & Southern Cass Counties' Board. Nelson has several years of experience with United Way as a volunteer. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Eleven More Tigers to Graduate Sunday Aug 16, 2009
Graduates in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Herff College of Engineering, the Loewenberg School of Nursing, the College of Education and the Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law will graduate in the 1 p.m. ceremonies, while graduates in Communication and Fine Arts, University College, Fogelman College of Business and the School of Audiology and Speech Language will graduate in the 4 p.m. services. The 1 p.m. ceremony is at capacity, and guests will need to have tickets. (Gotigersgo.com)
HearUSA Makes Hearing Aids and Care Available to AARP Members Aug 12, 2009
Thirty-six million Americans suffer from hearing loss, according to the American Academy of Audiology, yet the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) reports that only one-in-five has received treatment. According to the Hearing Loss Association, almost all (95 percent) people with hearing loss could be successfully treated with hearing aids. (PR Newswire)
Community corner: Kids day, health fair planned Aug. 29 Aug 11, 2009
- Marshfield Clinic audiology screening. - Highland fitness fitness contest. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
MFH awards $9M in grants Aug 8, 2009
St. Louis, $100,000, speech and audiology services to low-income individuals. St. Louis, $100,000, for counseling services. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
ISU's new center in Meridian Aug 1, 2009
The new center, which is replacing ISU Boise, is slated to open on Aug. 5 and will serve as a satellite location for a variety of the university's health profession programs, including pharmacy, speech pathology and audiology and public health. ISU purchased the space at the Meridian facility in December 2007 and is using a combination of state and bond allocations to conduct first-phase renovations. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Jul 30, 2009
Patricia Allen Rush is a member of the faculty at the University of Mississippi Medical Center where she teaches pathology and audiology. She has a private practice of fitting hearing aids. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Children's opens New Berlin center Jul 29, 2009
The outpatient center includes 15 pediatric specialties including adolescent medicine, allergy/asthma, audiology, behavioral health, cardiology, dermatology and neurology. The clinic also will offer walk-in and scheduled laboratory and radiology services, including ultrasound, X-ray, fluoroscopy, MRI and CT.. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Hearing-impaired girl learns peace from a dolphin Jul 25, 2009
She will join three other America Hears audiologists and three hearing instrument specialists serving patients who visit the companys state of the art Audiology Center at the companys Bristol, PA, headquarters, as well as online clients who purchase and receive support for their hearing aids over the Internet. We are delighted to have a professional with the experience and credentials that Laurel Heft brings to our team of audiologists, said Henry Smith, Founder and CEO of America... (Fresno Bee)
Hearing Improvement after Bevacizumab in Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 2 Jul 23, 2009
From the Departments of Neurology (S.R.P.), Pathology (A.O.S.-R.), and Radiation Oncology (T.P.P., A.T., R.K.J., E.T.); the Cancer Center (S.R.P.); the Neurosurgical Service (F.G.B.); and the A.A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging (A.G.S.) all at Massachusetts General Hospital; and the Department of Audiology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (C.H.) all in Boston. This article (10. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Bleep! My Finger! Why Swearing Helps Ease Pain Jul 17, 2009
" The part of the brain that accounts for the urge to swear or yelp, in the case of animals is deep within, suggesting its primitiveness. Studies of non-human primates show that vocalization is nearly always attributed to subcortical processes in the brain, in those regions that control primal, raw emotions, says Diana Van Lancker Sidtis, a professor of speech language pathology and audiology at New York University. In humans too, the urge to swear likely stems from primitive parts, but it is... (Time.com)
Sources: Waste Board Could Be Trashed Jul 16, 2009
The Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau could consolidate with the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Home Furnishings could consolidate with the Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair. (KCRA 3, CA)
St. Mary’s Hospital honors Williams Jul 12, 2009
Robin Hardin, owner and audiologist with Athens Oconee Audiology, attended the Ida Institute in Denmark recently. Hardin was one of 25 hearing health care providers from around the world invited to attend. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Back and ready to help Jul 8, 2009
Physical, audiology, occupational and speech-language therapy are the focuses, and bilingual staff members provide more depth ... Audiology - aids those with hearing disabilities. (Odessa American, TX)
SoundBite(TM) Hearing System by Sonitus Medical Receives First Acceptance for Publication in Otology & Neurotology Journal Jul 7, 2009
D., Professor of Otolaryngology and Chief of the Division of Audiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Popelka, who serves on the company's Scientific Advisory Board, and his co-authors, reported on key measurements of the hearing system related to oral function and oral health, calibration, auditory performance, speech intelligibility, and overall comfort. (PR Newswire)
LETTERS: NCT, July 5, 2009 Jul 5, 2009
" Here in America, we live behind a curtain of irony.I could elaborate, but I am told I can't go over 200 words.Neal TomblinVistaIs senior center really for seniors?I went to the opening of the El Corazon Senior Center in the Rancho del Oro Oceanside area. It is certainly a beautiful center. I take exercise classes through MiraCosta College Community for seniors and hoped I could continue them at El Corazon Center. Instead, I receive information that shows that a private group will be teaching... (North County Times)
Protect your ears; lower the volume Jul 4, 2009
Dr. Brian Figor, director of diagnostic audiology at Children's Hospital in Boston says, "We are prematurely aging our ears.". If you are interested in learning about hearing loss, contact the Hearing Loss Association of America, , or at (301) 657-2248. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Around Oconee: GSU graduates announced Jul 1, 2009
Robin Hardin, owner and audiologist with Athens Oconee Audiology in Watkinsville, attended the Ida Institute in Denmark in May ... Hardin has more than 25 years of professional experience in audiology ... She has served as director of Audiology at both the Atlanta Ear Clinic and Northeast Georgia ENT. She also has taught in the University of Georgia's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Wilmington audiologist warns against hearing loss for cancer patients Jun 30, 2009
Patients should speak with their oncologists to learn whether the prescribed treatment is one known to cause hearing loss, said Loleata Wigall, a licensed audiologist and owner of Atlantic Audiology in Wakefield and Wilmington. Some cancer treatments can cause nerve damage to the inner ear, a condition called ototoxicity. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Tate new Barberitos marketing director Jun 28, 2009
Hardin contributing to audiology blog ... Robin Hardin, M.A., owner/audiologist with Athens Oconee Audiology, is one of the 36 audiologists selected by the Better Hearing Institute to share information with the hearing consumers on such topics as tinnitus, hearing loss and hearing aids. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NHS valedictorian and salutatorian have great work ethic Jun 27, 2009
She plans on majoring in speech pathology and audiology at the University of Maryland at College Park. "What I would tell other kids who want to succeed is, get to know your teachers," she said. (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Straight-A Team: Kelsey Mallon Jun 23, 2009
"Introduction to communication disorders touched upon speech pathology and audiology. I've always like all subjects, but this was a new one that caught my attention and I think it's a path I may pursue. "Ultimately, I want to go to grad school and get my master's in speech pathology. I would probably want to go into a hospital setting, helping children with speaking disorders or perhaps the elderly who have had strokes. (Muredhawks.com)
Deaf Service Center Announces Election of Lisa Bankert to its Board of Directors Jun 20, 2009
Established in 1999, the Hearing Wellness Center is the audiology services branch of the Deaf Service Center and a United Way partner agency. The Center offers comprehensive hearing evaluations free of charge to the public. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Fire guts Korle-Bu Hearing Centre Jun 18, 2009
He said the centre was one of the only two big Audiology centres since it catered for hearing impaired patients from the whole of the southern part of Ghana. "Considering the state of the Centre as of now, it is only the one at Kumasi which will have to take care of our patients," Dr Kitcher said. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Global network formed to improve hearing implant outcomes Jun 16, 2009
The Cochlear Implant Program at the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) working in collaboration with researchers at The University of Western Ontario's National Centre for Audiology, has joined 16 other world-class centres to form HEARRING the International Network of Comprehensive Hearing Implant Centers of Excellence ... The National Centre for Audiology at the Faculty of Health Sciences, under the leadership of Dr. Prudence Allen, is one of the largest audiology and hearing research... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Don't be bashful: Hearing aids can improve your life, despite stigma Jun 6, 2009
To make an appointment for the LSU Audiology Clinic: 568-6520. Chats, Boards & Blogs. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Buffalo Hearing & Speech adds new clinic Jun 5, 2009
The Elaine Drive clinic will offer audiology and speech language and pathology services. The project is pegged at $109,982. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Feels Medi-Cal services shouldn't be cut Jun 4, 2009
Because I have no idea what could happen to my body in the near or even long-term future, I need every service that Medi-Cal currently covers, which includes audiology podiatry, incontinence, optometry and dental services. Allowing to cut these critical services that Medi-Cal offers, you have placed blood on your own hands. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Medi-Cal dental benefits expiring soon May 29, 2009
Besides the elimination of Denti-Cal benefits, the state Department of Health Care Services no longer will pay for podiatry, optometry, audiology and psychology serv-ices for adults on Medi-Cal. Coverage will continue for children, pregnant women and residents of skilled nursing facilities. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Steve Cahalan: Kate’s on State owners opening second eatery May 24, 2009
Her staff provides tailored services and programs including pre-employment and Department of Transportation physicals, drug and alcohol screening, functional capacity evaluations, job analysis, industrial rehabilitation, on-site wellness programs, audiology testing, musculoskeletal screening and pre-work screens. The office is open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, although screenings can be scheduled seven days a week. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Votto diagnosed with inner ear infection May 22, 2009
"The only thing that came back irregular was the audiology tests that indicated he had an inner ear infection that was secondary to the upper respiratory infection he had 10 days ago, which I get from Dr. Cleves, is a common occurrence.". During the previous homestand, Votto missed four starts because of the flu -- which also knocked down teammate Brandon Phillips for a couple of games. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Hunting 'the Hum' May 19, 2009
Such conspiracy theories are understandable, but unhelpful, according to Dr David Baguley, who's head of audiology at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge. He estimates that in about a third of cases there is some environmental source that can be tracked down and dealt with. (BBC News -- UK)
GCT honor grads (210) May 18, 2009
She will attend the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and major in audiology. n Taylor Lawson, a son of Shelia and Buddy Taylor, expects to attend ASU-Paragould, with an end goal of becoming a nurse practitioner. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
New research: iPod can cause irreparable damage to hearing May 18, 2009
Some young adults in their 20s - who listened at high levels hour after hour, day after day - are being diagnosed with hearing at the level of a typical 50-year-old, according to Dr. Brian Fligor, a former amateur rock guitarist who is now director of diagnostic audiology at Children's Hospital Boston ... Dr. Sharon Kujawa, director of audiology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, said she cannot yet give specific recommendations for iPod users - not until more research is done ...... (Boston Globe)
SJ gets vets' health center May 15, 2009
Besides long-term care, those veterans will have access to services such as radiology, pharmacy, dental care, optometry, audiology and physical therapy. Today, the VA serves the area with primary care clinics, forcing many veterans to travel to the Bay Area for specialty care. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Chamberlain-Robison May 14, 2009
The bride-elect received her bachelor;s degree from Augustana College, her master;s degree in audiology from Illinois State University and her Doctor of Audiology degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She is the government services/wireless technology product manager at Phonak in Warrenville. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Ernst & Young names Cincinnati-area Entrepreneur of the Year finalists May 13, 2009
Jamie Gerdsen, president, Apollo Heating and Cooling; David Schottenstein, Astor & Black Clothiers; Steve Barlow, Avada Audiology and Hearing Care Centers; Daniel Baker, Baker Concrete Construction; Steven Fishman, Big Lots; Philip Rielly, BioRx LLC; Greg Schulte, Bonfiglioli USA; Jack Cassidy, Cincinnati Bell; Eugene Cooke III, Cold Jet LLC; Lev Barinskiy, Cyber Technology; Sheri Tackett, Delta Energy; Ric Dillon, Diamond Hill Investments. Simon Hay, Dunnhumby USA; Gil Delgado, Emergint... (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Wilmington busines participates in hearing and speech month May 12, 2009
Atlantic Audiology in Wakefield and Wilmington will participate in Better Hearing and Speech Month in May ... Routine hearing screening can identify mild hearing loss and lead to successful treatment with new digital technology, said Loleata Wigall, a licensed audiologist and owner of the Atlantic Audiology in Wakefield and Wilmington ... Atlantic Audiology celebrates its 20th anniversary providing hearing evaluation and treatment to area residents this summer. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
/R E P E A T -- 100's of babies born at MUHC have benefited from Recently Launched Newborn Hearing Screening Program/ May 12, 2009
"My older child, Anysley, was born with a profound hearing loss in one ear. We only realized she had a hearing problem when she was 16-months old. As a result, her speech and language skills were delayed. So, it is absolutely wonderful to know every newborn will have his or her hearing tested." "No matter how well a baby seems to hear, a hearing screening test is warranted. The earlier hearing loss is identified, the earlier intervention can be offered," says Janet Mackay, the audiologist who... (Canada Newswire)
In Time for Better Hearing and Speech month: VidaCura.com and Nexear Offers Consumers an Alternative to Traditional Costly Hearing Aids May 6, 2009
"They're the first of that rock 'n' roll generation to really grow up with loud music," said Sharon Beamer, the associate director of audiology professional practices for ASHA. Additionally, more people are losing their hearing earlier in life. reports that there are more people age 45 to 64 with hearing loss (10 million) than there are people over 65 with hearing loss (9 million). (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Program Improves Language Skills In Deaf, Hard Of Hearing May 6, 2009
Ohio infants who are identified with a permanent hearing loss are eligible for home-based language education, assistance with audiology follow-up appointments, connections to community resources, planning for transition to preschool and other services all at no cost to families. The Regional Infant Hearing Programs in Ohio are funded by the Ohio Department of Health. (Science Daily)
M Club Inducts Biggest Class in School History Into Membership May 3, 2009
Graduates in the Fogelman College of Business mics, College of Education, Herff College of Engineering, Loewenberg School of Nursing, School of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology will graduate in the 2:00 p.m. ceremonies at FEF. Parking is $5. 00 for the ceremonies and the doors will open one hour prior to the commencement ceremony. (Gotigersgo.com)
Houser - Vaughn (74) Apr 19, 2009
Mr. Vaughn is a 2005 graduate of South Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology and a 2007 graduate of SCSU with a Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. He is currently employed with Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro as a Speech Language Pathologist. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center accepts a $500 check on behalf of the Easter Seals Foundation Apr 12, 2009
Not pictured is Lourdez Zamora-Fierro, director of Audiology, and Ann Warren Northwest Texas HLAA coordinator. Reader Comments Many of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh anonymous comments from readers. (Odessa American, TX)
Planet Explodes Inside Dallas Convention Center - Thanks to Digital Illusions LLC! Apr 7, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exploding planets, a virtual spokesperson and hearing instruments big enough to fit King Kong have attracted huge crowds at this years Audiology NOW show in Dallas. Digital Illusions has brought Oticons Binural Sound to life in a way that truly touches all of the senses. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wayne's Hill finds softball success at Nebraska Apr 6, 2009
"Hill plans to, because once the Husker season ends, so will her softball career. An academic All-American carrying a 3.96 GPA, Hill will receive her degree in speech-language pathology and audiology in May. Then it's two years of graduate school before a career that she hopes will include helping patients suffering from traumatic brain injuries and strokes learn to speak again.But that's the future. Hill's focus right now is trying to lead Nebraska to a Big 12 title and a run at the College... (Sioux City Journal)
KIDS: Schools' experimental therapies help some focus Apr 2, 2009
"There really is no evidence to support" using Tomatis, says Anne Oyler, ASHA's associate director of audiology professional practices. "The research is not consistent.". (USA Today -- News)
Student loans to go monthly Apr 2, 2009
Sasha Watson, a senior speech, language and audiology major who borrows from Sallie Mae, did not think the average loan amount was realistic, but agreed with the new approach. It s a good way to pay the interest because it just builds up. (Northeastern News, MA)
Albany city school head to step down Mar 27, 2009
She holds a doctorate from Columbia University, a master's degree in audiology from Bowling Green State University and a bachelor's degree in communication disorders from SUNY Brockport. She accomplished much during her tenure, including an aggressive early education initiative that has resulted in full-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs in all district elementary schools. (Albany Times Union)
People Profile --Krause principal Nelson always looks for ‘positives’ Mar 17, 2009
Then a few months later, in 1978 s fall, Joy began an Iowa State master s degree program in audiology and once again tackling this educational opportunity with great vigor, she completed this task during 1980 ... First off, although holding a master s degree in audiology, Joy elected to go through an alternate certification plan and qualify as a special education classroom teacher in beginning a BISD career 15 years ago, 1994 ... While moving from audiology to special education teacher to school... (Brenham Banner, TX)
The age of tricked out hearing aids is here Mar 17, 2009
"Each case of hearing loss is as different as the person affected," says Dr. Thomas Powers, vice-president of audiology and professional relations at Siemens Hearing Instruments, the Siemens Canada Ltd. division at the fore of this hearing-aid revolution. "The hearing aid today is doing so many things, enabling [people] to be better in their jobs, be more confident in themselves.". (Globe and Mail)
Annoying mosquito noise keeps students moving Mar 16, 2009
Lata Krishnan, director of the Audiology Clinic at Purdue University, said the machine works on the premise that as you age you lose some hearing ability. Typically, first to go are higher frequencies. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Speech pathology program at UH loses DOE funding Mar 13, 2009
The Un 00004000 iversity of Hawaii's speech pathology and audiology program, which recently received five-year accreditation, has lost funding from the state Department of Education ... The University of Hawaii's speech pathology and audiology program, which recently received five-year accreditation, has lost funding from the state Department of Education. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Noisy workplaces can make workers deaf Mar 11, 2009
"More than 60 percent were exposed to noises exceeding the norm of 90 decibels (dB) per day, which is equivalent to the sounds that emanate when a subway enters a station," says Michel Picard, a professor at the Universit de Montral's School of Speech Therapy and Audiology, who conducted the study along with his colleague Tony Leroux. Quebec has not revised its workplace noise norms in close to 40 years. (EurekAlert!)
Warning over child ear infections Feb 22, 2009
Angela King, a senior audiology specialist at RNID, said that although very uncomfortable, glue ear tended to clear up on its own in most children. She added: "However, up to 5% of children get persistent glue ear or repeated bouts of it - making it difficult to hear what parents or teachers are saying. "If not treated properly, this can cause long-term hearing loss. (BBC News -- UK)
How Bad Are iPods for Your Hearing? Feb 21, 2009
Brian Fligor, director of diagnostic audiology at Children's Hospital Boston, explains how much damage your headphone habit might cause and how to mitigate your risk ... Brian Fligor, director of Diagnostic Audiology at Children's Hospital Boston, talks about earphones and hearing loss. (Time.com)
New iPod listening study shows surprising behavior of teens Feb 19, 2009
The results of the study, conducted by Portnuff and Associate Professor Kathryn Arehart of CU-Boulder's speech, language and hearing sciences department and Brian Fligor, director of diagnostic audiology at Children's Hospital Boston, were presented at the annual Hearing Conservation Conference held in Atlanta last week. Children's Hospital Boston is the teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. (EurekAlert!)
Watertown People Feb 19, 2009
She received her bachelor of arts degree in speech pathology from the University of Connecticut and her master of science degree in audiology from Ithaca College. Salvucci to wed Garafalo. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Ask Mr. Dad: Can you hear me now? Feb 18, 2009
The American Academy of Audiology estimates that about one child in eight already has permanent hearing damage caused by prolonged exposure to loud noise. In many - if not all - of these cases, this entirely preventable impairment was caused by iPods, MP3 players, and all sorts of other personal audio devices turned on high volume for extended periods of time. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
