/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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
NARFE Chapter 479 invites Danvers residents, too Feb 18, 2009
Guest speaker is Annemarie Czarnota, M.S. CCC-A, supervisor of speech and audiology at Beverly Hospital. Her topic is Hearing Loss. (Danvers Herald, 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)
Hits and Misses Feb 14, 2009
Services include digital mammography, scans for bone density, digital X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound imaging, physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, laboratory work, diabetes treatment and endocrinology. MISS: A report from RealtyTrac, a California-based foreclosure listing service, that the number of Mercer County residents on the verge of losing their homes grew at a faster pace in January than during the last month of 2008, bucking a national trend. (NJ.com -- Times)
Advanced Hearing Care Relocates to Larger Site Feb 11, 2009
He has been hired out to help many of them either start up their audiology departments or help their current audiology department be more effective and efficient. With the new space, he has designed his office to those he has done across the country, and has implemented what he has learned from some of the renowned ENT's, otologists and audiologists that he has worked with across the nation. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Local Businesses Feb 8, 2009
Service Area: Jupiter, Juno Beach, Tequesta, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Hobe Sound Business Type: Audiology Service, Hearing aid dispensing and Battery Distributor. Service Area: Palm Beach and Martin Counties Business Type: Medical Skincare Clinic. (The Palm Beach Post)
ISDs accountable to state as well as local citizens Feb 8, 2009
Fifty years ago in 1959 the LCISD provided a few "ancillary services" to the local districts, such as a dietitian, audiology and a handicapped consultant. The 1960s ushered in a visiting teacher and an attendance officer "and that was the scope," Ostrowski said. (Dowagiac News, MI)
A.T. Still University honors Arizonans, businesses Mar 29, 2008
Arizona School of Health Science, outstanding physician assistant, Tracy Jones; audiology, Ginny Clark-Wright; occupational therapy, Debbie Hines. Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Linda Lopez, state representative for District 29. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
HearAtLast Holdings and Spokesperson Mr. Gretzky to be Featured on Nations Highest Rated Television Talk Show Mar 29, 2008
This feature with Mr. Gretzky, will bring tremendous exposure to our HearAtLast clinics, which are located in select Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores in Canada along with our new up and coming stand alone audiology clinics. Having Walter Gretzky as our spokes person easily Canada's most recognizable father and now senior is an amazing endorsement to both the value and values that HearAtlast represents in the ever expanding hearing health care market globally, stated Robert J. Oswald, President... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT Acquires Liberty Falls Medical Plaza in Liberty Township, Ohio Mar 26, 2008
Liberty Campus will feature a full range of outpatient pediatric subspecialty services and radiological capabilities; therapy services, such as occupational, physical and speech therapy; and testing services, such as laboratory, audiology, EKG, EEG, ECHO and pulmonary function tests. As of March 14, 2008, Grubb Healthcare REIT has sold approximately 25. (PR Newswire)
Letters for Tuesday, March 24, 2008 Mar 25, 2008
The exam that must be taken to dispense hearing aids is extensive and must be taken by anyone wanting to dispense hearing aids, whether you are a physician, doctor of audiology or salesman. I agree, you need to check the professionalism of the person into whom you are entrusting your hearing health care. (North County Times)
Global Sound Conference Brings World's Top Sound Researchers, Technologists and Musicians to Los Angeles for Four Day Symposium Mar 20, 2008
With the goal of presenting a 360 degree overview of the latest developments in the study of sound, this year's event examines aural trends in the areas of music therapy, motion picture sound design, rehabilitative audiology, acoustics, musical performance techniques and more. Participants include luminaries from across a broad range of disciplines including jazz legend Stanley Jordan, psychoacoustic expert and Through a Dog's Ear author Joshua Leeds, top Hollywood sound designer Alan Howarth... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
UM short on space for Rural Institute Mar 20, 2008
With its administrative offices, laboratory and audiology clinic, the Rural Institute currently uses 10,000 square feet of space in Curry Health Center. Finding that kind of space somewhere else on campus is a monumental challenge. (Missoulian, MT)
The Multicultural Messiah Mar 20, 2008
Dansie, as a member of the Utah State University National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology, had the opportunity to help fit Raymundo with hearing aids during the group s most recent humanitarian trip to Baja, Mexico. It was amazing how, with the help of this hearing aid, he was immediately able to understand and respond to his mother calling him, Dansie said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Old marital excuses fade Mar 15, 2008
Marple was first influenced to enter the field of audiology in her youth when her younger brother lost his hearing at the age of 18 months due to meningitis ... By the she went to college, Marple began weighing the idea of pursuing a career in audiology ... More information about Marple s practice, Audiology and Hearing Solutions, can be found at. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Hearing Loss Now A Military Epidemic Mar 9, 2008
The results are not in yet on the new measures, but Army officials believe they will significantly slow the rate of new cases of hearing damage, said Col. Kathy Gates, the Army surgeon general's audiology adviser ... Sixty percent of U.S. personnel exposed to blasts suffer from permanent hearing loss, and 49 percent also suffer from tinnitus, according to military audiology reports. (WTKR.com, VA)
• Rising number of troops losing hearing Mar 8, 2008
Sixty percent of U.S. personnel exposed to blasts sustain permanent hearing loss, and 49 percent also suffer from tinnitus, according to military audiology reports. Copyright. (FOX59, IN)
Hospitals clear hearing aid waiting lists Mar 2, 2008
Carole Robinson, the trust's audiology manager, said: "The analogue hearing aids were developed in the 1970s and the new aids use modern technology and are programmed to meet the patients hearing loss which gives them a much clearer sound. "The directional microphones in these aids also help the patient to hear better when there is background sound. "We are delighted to have cleared the backlog of people waiting to update their old analogue aid with a new version. "Staff have worked extremely... (Preston Citizen)
Bin 36's Duncan named Gourmet's Chicago wine director of the year Mar 1, 2008
Mr. Duncan grew up in Morgan Park and Downstate Springfield and graduated from Illinois State University at Bloomington-Normal, where he earned degrees in speech pathology and audiology. But he has always worked in restaurants and bars starting at a Baskin-Robbins at age 15. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Nature's Edge founder receives award Feb 28, 2008
Becky Lundeen, of Rice Lake, was recognized with the 2008 President's Award by Mary Ann Maiers, president of the Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Professional Association, for her committed leadership as a speech language pathologist. Each year the president of WSHA-P selects someone he/she has noticed and wishes to recognize for their commitment and leadership. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Youngest Patient Worldwide To Have Auditory Implant In The Brain Stem Feb 28, 2008
To this end, electroneurophysiological control was carried out in which Audiology and Neurophysiology teams took part. This intraoperational control of the stimulation of the electrodes and the auditory response obtained by each one of these enabled to reposition the implant in situ , during the operation, until getting the right spot. (Science Daily)
Somonauk School District trying to separate itself from cooperative Feb 23, 2008
The only services the district contracts through the DCSEA are for vision and audiology. We have been standing alone except for those few services and we have to pay administrative costs to DCSEA, she said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Eyes a Window to Hearing Loss? Feb 21, 2008
Diane Sabo, director of the division of audiology and communication disorders at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, said the findings were "intriguing" and that a three-decibel difference was very small. "Any time you work with babies and young children, you're always looking for a physiological response, because they can't tell you anything," she said. (MEDLINEplus)
BARC: A success story Feb 19, 2008
ECI may include audiology, vision, nutrition, developmental service coordination and social work services as well as physical, occupational and speech language therapies. Children can qualify for ECI services based on developmental delay atypical development and/or a medically diagnosed condition. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
COA director is Ipswich's unsung heroine Feb 15, 2008
Mitchell graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in audiology and speech pathology. She said she had intended to go back to school for her master's degree, but after starting a family and finding a job she really loved, things took off from there. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
What we doLucy Tinker talks about being an audiologist Feb 13, 2008
Audiology is the branch of medicine that studies hearing, balance and related disorders ... I am an audiological scientist working within the audiology department at Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ... I was very interested in music as a youngster and the thought of being able to help people hearing all types of sounds, whether speech or music was very attractive, and the combination of a scientific and musical background meant audiology was a perfect career choice for me. (BBC News -- Health)
Letter to the Editor: New policies impulsive, irrational Feb 11, 2008
in audiology at Northeastern. Page 1 of 1. (Northeastern News, MA)
Campaign Targets Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids Feb 9, 2008
(SOURCE: American Academy of Audiology, news release, January 2008). SATURDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) -- About one in eight -- or about 5 million -- American youngsters have noise-induced hearing loss, something that's entirely preventable, says the American Academy of Audiology ... "The hearing loss kids experience now will accelerate the hearing loss normally associated with aging when these kids are in their 60s and 70s," Alison Grimes, academy president and head of the Audiology Clinic at... (Health-Finder)
Satellite clinic for VA Hospital could open in the fall Feb 6, 2008
The clinic will provide primary care, behavioral health and audiology services. An estimated 2,700 veterans in Cole, Callaway, Moniteau and Osage counties should be served in its first year. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Sharp Rees-Stealy opening new inland clinic Feb 3, 2008
Care will be provided in these areas: allergy, audiology, endocrinology, family medicine, internal medicine, laboratory, nephrology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, optometry (including an optical shop), orthopedics, otolaryngology, pediatrics, pulmonary medicine, radiology, rheumatology, general surgery and urology. The doctors include eight primary care specialists, along with the nurse-practitioner, who does obstetrics and gynecological care, Iwansky said. (North County Times)
Dateline Pittsburgh Feb 1, 2008
The owner is Dr. Suzanne Yoder, certified by the American Board of Audiology. Call 412-271-3002 or visit www. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Can you hear me now? Jan 30, 2008
"Frankly, even when you blow-dry your hair or use a blender, you're supposed to use earplugs, but no one does. Imagine that," Corinne Law, a junior audiology major, said. Page 1 of 3. (Daily Orange, NY)
Audiology ranked one of top 10 careers Jan 26, 2008
For the second year in a row, audiology has been ranked as one of the top 10 careers by US News and World Report ... D. necessary to practice audiology ... Whitelaw said hearing loss is not treatable, and thus audiology is not a traditional medical practice. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
Post the First Comment Jan 26, 2008
Audiology ranked one of top 10 careers - Campus ... Audiology ranked one of top 10 careers ... For the second year in a row, audiology has been ranked as one of the top 10 careers by US News and World Report. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
Now hear this Jan 24, 2008
"It ain't no fun, man, it ain't no fun / When you're 20 years old, but your ears are 81," Jackson rapped during a performance at the AudiologyNOW ... Produced for the American Academy of Audiology, the rap talks about noise-induced hearing loss and is aimed at children and teens ... Dr. Robyn Ritchey, a doctor of audiology who contracts with Covenant Medical Center, said she hadn't heard of many cases of children suffering from NIHL yet. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Are iPods dangerous to your hearing? Jan 22, 2008
It s a hazard, says Linda Nelson, an audiologist with Northwest Audiology and Hearing Aid Center in Ellensburg ... Rodney Thompson, an audiologist with Thompson Audiology in Yakima, says portable media players can hurt your hearing. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
BladenCountynativeearnsECUhonor Jan 18, 2008
Sexton currently resides in Wilmington, where he operates and manages an international consulting practice specializing in pediatric/educational audiology and assistive technology ... Intrigued by his experiences, Sexton returned to ECU to complete a masters degree in audiology in the late 1970s. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
M.B.A. dispute awaits faculty Jan 13, 2008
"I have all the faith in the world in those two gentlemen," said Dennis Ruscello from the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology. "Roy is a person who really doesn't have any qualms about speaking his piece.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hearing aid company must pay restitution Jan 12, 2008
Additionally, Riverside advertised in telephone directories under the heading audiology when they offer no licensed audiological services. Through this agreement, Kovach has agreed to charge no more than 10 percent of the purchase price or 150, whichever is less, including service fees, and will no longer advertise audiological services unless he employs an audiologist. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Beltone agrees to pay restitution in consumer case Jan 12, 2008
Riverside allegedly advertised in telephone directories under the heading audiology when no licensed audiological services were offered. The agreement also prohibits further advertising of audiological services unless the company employs an audiologist. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Loud music getting toned down Jan 5, 2008
"Life in general is just a lot more noisy than it was 20, 30, 50 years ago," said Alison Grimes, who heads the audiology clinic at UCLA Medical Center and is president of the American Academy of Audiology. Listening to music compressed to the point where the valleys of softer songs have been removed may tax our hearing, because the ears are never given a chance to rest, Grimes said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Abano rejects Aussie raider's low bid Jan 3, 2008
The directors also warned that if Crescent became the controlling shareholder, governance would pass to another agenda, apparently including plans to close down the Australian audiology business. Crescent Capital has previously said it has not ruled out selling off parts of the business, including the audiology division, if its bid is successful ... The Takeovers Panel forced Crescent to enlarge upon its strategy after Abano queried Crescent, in particular about its plans for the audiology... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Wait for a hearing aid can be more than two years Dec 31, 2007
A Department of Health spokes-woman said: We acknowledge that audiology waiting times in parts of the country are too high, and that is why we recently published a national framework which sets out the tools the local NHS needs to transform this service. Have your say. (Times Online)
Waits for hearing aids 'too long' Dec 30, 2007
" A Department of Health spokesman said: "We acknowledge that audiology waiting times in parts of the country are too high, and that is why we recently published a national framework which sets out the tools the local NHS needs to transform this service. "The framework was developed following extensive work with a range of stakeholders including NHS audiologists, professional bodies and the RNID.". (BBC News -- UK)
Masters of leadership Dec 27, 2007
"This semester we're focusing on strategy and change management," said Steuerwald, clinical manager of audiology at. "We're going through a lot of change here in the Audiology Department, and I brought articles from my class to my boss. Some of the articles were so interesting that we e-mailed them to the entire department just so everyone was on the same page.". (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
