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November 11, 2020

Categories: Cochlear Implants, Hearing Loss, HLAA, News, Newsroom

International Standards of Care for Cochlear Implants

Cochlear implants (CIs) are an effective medical treatment for many adults living with severe, profound, or moderate sloping to profound sensorineural hearing loss. HLAA supports the adoption of international standards of care...Cochlear implants (CIs) are an effective medical treatment for many adults living with severe, profound, or moderate sloping to profound sensorineural hearing loss. HLAA supports the adoption of international standards of care for the use of cochlear implants as outlined in the International Consensus Paper on Adult Cochlear Implantation. Read More >

November 8, 2020

Categories: Advocacy News, Advocating, Health Care, HLAA, News, Newsroom

HLAA Files Comments with USPSTF on Hearing Screening

Created in 1984, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine. The Task Force works to improve the health...Created in 1984, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine. The Task Force works to improve the health of all Americans by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications. All recommendations are published on the … Read More >

October 14, 2020

Categories: Blog, Other, Veterans, Virtual Meeting

Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting – October 20, 2020

We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom on October 20, 2020 at 8 pm EST (US and Canada).  ...We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom on October 20, 2020 at 8 pm EST (US and Canada).   Speaker: Don Doherty, President of VAAVC Topic: The Psychology of Hearing Loss This presentation explores the biological, psychological, social and idiosyncratic aspects associated with hearing … Read More >

October 14, 2020

Categories: Blog, Chapter Leaders, chapters, HLAA Chapter Workshops, HLAA Chapters, Virtual Meeting

Tips & Steps Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for Your Chapter

HLAA Chapter Development Workshop   Tips & Steps Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for Your Chapter   Presenter: Debbie Schaaf, Ohio State Chapter Coordinator Date: October 26, 2020 Time: 2 pm ET,...HLAA Chapter Development Workshop   Tips & Steps Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for Your Chapter   Presenter: Debbie Schaaf, Ohio State Chapter Coordinator Date: October 26, 2020 Time: 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT, 12 pm MT, 11 am PT This workshop is for chapter leaders seeking new ideas and tips for chapter growth and success. … Read More >

October 13, 2020

Categories: Blog, News
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Please Give Us Your Input: COVID and Hearing Loss

Please Tell Us About Your Experience COVID-19 and its Impact on the HLAA Community Take the survey today. Spread the word to your chapter members.  We’ve experienced the effects of...Please Tell Us About Your Experience COVID-19 and its Impact on the HLAA Community Take the survey today. Spread the word to your chapter members.  We’ve experienced the effects of a global health pandemic since March. After more than 40 years of regular chapter meetings coast to coast, who would have ever thought that HLAA … Read More >