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International Hearing Society's 2023 Award Winners
August 17, 2023
The International Hearing Society is pleased to announce its 2023 IHS Award Winners. Roberta Miller, Senior Director of Dispenser Relations at Beltone is receiving this year's IHS Lifetime Achievement Award. All 2023 Awardees will be recognized at the IHS Awards Gala on September 30th, held during the 71st Annual IHS Convention and Expo.
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"Check Please!" - Check the Noise Level, That Is!
July 31, 2023
Have you ever thought about how noise levels affect our hearing and communication in environments we frequent like restaurants and theaters? If you've ever experienced a steep communication challenge where loud noises prevented the ability to converse during a casual outing, you are not alone.
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International Hearing Society Steps Up to Support Hearing
May 23, 2023
A team from International Hearing Society (IHS) joined more than 200 attendees on Saturday, May 20, in Milford, Michigan, to raise awareness for hearing healthcare. The Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA’s) Michigan Walk4Hearing was one of twenty awareness events occurring around the nation this year to expand awareness and collect donations to promote hearing health.
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Hearing Care is Preventative Care
May 11, 2023
Approximately 48 million Americans* have some degree of hearing loss and most of those people wait an average of four to five years before seeking help. Proactive hearing checks and interventions, when appropriate, may help reduce one’s risk of dementia and cognitive decline, and provide other benefits. IHS is a proud promoter of hearing healthcare awareness during May (Better Hearing and Speech Month) and all year round. IHS Executive Director Alissa Parady had her hearing checked in May and shares what you can expect during a typical hearing health visit.
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Combatting Noise Pollution on Earth Day
April 19, 2023
Sound pollution is a very real threat to one of your most precious natural resources—your hearing. International Hearing Society (IHS) is pleased to raise awareness on how people can protect, preserve, and enhance this important resource and save the environment simultaneously on Earth Day on April 22, 2023, and throughout the year.
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“Stay Connected With Life” on World Hearing Day
March 1, 2023
The International Hearing Society (IHS) in conjunction with World Health Organization (WHO) recognize March 3 as World Hearing Day to raise awareness of hearing healthcare. If you are struggling to hear the television or keep up with conversations in group settings, you may be one of 1.5 billion people globally with hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). However, help is readily available for many people worldwide, including the approximately 37.5 million U.S. individuals* who experience some degree of hearing loss. IHS is launching a new consumer awareness campaign themed, “Stay Connected With Life,” on World Hearing Day to help connect the public to licensed hearing healthcare professionals who can provide hearing solutions.
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Have Tinnitus? Hearing Aids May Help
February 7, 2023
If you experience the sounds of ringing in your ear – called tinnitus – you are not alone. In fact, one in ten individuals worldwide are affected by this condition, which can range from mild annoyance to debilitating in nature. During Tinnitus Awareness Week, recognized globally and this year occurring February 6-12, International Hearing Society (IHS) reminds the public that hearing aids may offer a solution. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Tinnitus is not a disease. It is a symptom that something is wrong in the auditory system, which includes the ear, the auditory nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain, and the parts of the brain that process sound. Something as simple as a piece of earwax blocking the ear canal can cause tinnitus.
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Hearing Aid Specialists Make Top-Ranked U.S. Jobs’ List
January 30, 2023
The U.S. News & World Report (January 10 edition) ranked Hearing Aid Specialist as a best job for 2023, based on their findings from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and in-house reporting. Hearing Aid Specialist is listed as #15 in the magazine’s list of Best Health Care Support Jobs. The January report predicted an overall increase of 8.3 million jobs over the next ten years, noting that healthcare professions such as Hearing Aid Specialist will see a portion of that employment growth due to the rising demand for elder care in the growing 65-and-older population.
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