Great Lakes Earmold Laboratory Inc
Great Lakes Earmold Laboratory Inc, Cleveland, Ohio, supplier of earmolds, accessories, and expertise to the hearing care industry, has released its new Earmold Catalog. The 38-page, full-color catalog offers earmold selections, types of impression, materials, and impression techniques. This easy-to-read, informative, quick reference catalog can be a useful guide to your practice. (800) 842-8184; greatlakesearmold@ameritech.net.

Earmold Manual

Microsonic
Microsonic®, Ambridge, Pa, a full service earmold laboratory, has published the seventh edition of its Custom Earmold Manual. The manual is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand sourcebook that fully illustrates all aspects of impression making, successful earmold selection, and fitting. Additional topics referenced are: acoustic options; earmold styles and techniques; impression materials; open-jaw impressioning; tubing and tubing retention options; as well as nonamplified applications and special products, case studies, and a guide to earmold selection. (877) 376-7139; microsonic@earmolds.com. 

Tabletop Displays

S & S Laser
S & S Laser, New Port Richey, Fla, offers the “ready to show” briefcase tabletop display. It sets up in less than a minute and is completely self-contained. The display morphs from a briefcase to a 48-inch x 24-inch fabric-covered display. The header attaches to the top and is stored inside when not in use. Velcro-ready fabrics are available in assorted colors. The display weighs just 9 pounds. Also available: graphics packages and larger style displays. (800) 934-6815.

Free Digital Media Kit

CareCredit
CareCredit‚ Anaheim, Calif, has developed a free Digital Media Kit for hearing health care practices to use on their Web sites. This easy-to-use promotional kit features multiple button options that can be copied and placed on the practice’s site—including animated buttons, and several that link directly to CareCredit’s Instant Online Application. The direct link enables patients to secure financing on their own in less than 30 seconds. Also featured are text options of varying length, a full Web-page design that can be used in its entirety or for reference, and professional photographs that can be used on clients’ Web sites for visual accent are also included. Practices enrolled in the CareCredit program are eligible for a free Digital Media Kit. (800) 300-3046, ext 4234; www.carecredit.com; marketing@carecredit.com.

Brochure

Medical Technologies
Understanding Your Baby’s Hearing©, by Robert H. Margolis, PhD, Minneapolis, was designed for use by hospital universal newborn hearing screening programs and by audiologists. It explains in clear language the causes and effects of congenital hearing loss, risk factors, developmental milestones, test methods, treatment, and educational options. A space is provided for test results and recommendations. It is printed with the same format as Understanding Your Hearing, Understanding Your Child’s Hearing, and Understanding Hearing Aids. It is viewable at www.audiologyincorporated.com, and is available from Medical Technologies (800) 328-6709, Oaktree Products (800) 347-1960; www.oaktreeproducts.com;  and Audiology Online, www.audiologyonline.com.

Software

SeboTek Hearing Systems
SeboTek® Hearing Systems, Tulsa, Okla, introduces an upgrade to Pro-VES 4.0 programmable voice enhancement software for the Voice-Q™ digital sound processor. Features include: print function allowing parameter settings and audiograms to be printed, a restore function for saving and retrieving previous burn information, enhanced copy/balance function enabling ear-to-ear and memory-to-memory options, a parameter summary page for tracking programming settings and changes, and a view setting that creates a session history and highlights the most recent changes. The advanced autofit function quickly programs one or all memories. These enhancements complement the feedback management, directional microphone, and T-Coil parameters of the current Pro-VES software. A comprehensive guide for the NOAH and Stand-Alone versions of the software will be provided to aid in dispenser training. (800) 388-9041; www.sebotek.com.

Children’s Web Site

Unitron Hearing Ltd
Unitron Hearing Ltd, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, has launched its Kids Klub Web site, an online support tool designed for children with hearing loss, and their parents. Kids Klub will enable children to go online to learn about hearing, play interactive games, and read stories; there are resource checklists for parents and teachers. (800) 888-8882; www.unitronhearing.com.

Conference Web Sites

International Society of Audiology
The International Society of Audiology has set up a Web site, www.dawsongroup.net/isa,  for its 27th Annual Congress in Phoenix, Ariz, on September 26-30, 2004. The Web site offers information on registration, hotels, conference agenda, and submission of abstracts for the free paper session. Abstracts may be submitted on any topic related to audiology and hearing science. The deadline for abstract submission is July 1, 2004. Information about Phoenix, activities for conference attendees, and information on bringing accompanying guests is also included on the site.

The Mid-America Conference on Hearing
Information about the upcoming Mid-America Conference on Hearing can be found at www.midamericaconferenceonhearing.com.   The 12th annual conference will be held on May 13-16, 2004 at the Galt House in Louisville, Ky. The Web site includes background information about the conference and a detailed intinerary. It also provides information about the scheduled speakers, registration, and lodging.