Sorenson Unveils New Project to Support Veterans with Hearing Loss
Sorenson launched an initiative dedicated to supporting United States military veterans and service members with hearing loss.
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Veterans Guide Offers Hearing Loss, Tinnitus Resource
Veterans Guide is offering a helpful guide for military veterans on hearing loss and tinnitus, common issues for many post-service.
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Oticon Appoints Mike Marcinek VP, GM, Gvt Services, Pediatrics
In his new role, Marcinek will develop strategies and drive improvements that enable the Government Services and Pediatric teams to continue to provide life-changing technology and world-class services to hearing care professionals serving US veterans, active duty military service personnel, and pediatric populations, according to Oticon's announcement.
Signia Motion Charge&GO X and Active Pro Available to VA
Signia announced that its Motion Charge&Go X and Active Pro hearing aids are now available to US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) audiologists treating military veterans, as well as audiologists within the US Department of Defense (DoD), for active military, and Indian Health Service (IHS), for American Indians.
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Oticon More Now Available Through VA, DOD
Oticon, Inc announced that the Oticon More is now available through the Veterans Affairs (VA) Administration, Department of Defense (DOD), and other federal agencies.
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Jury Awards $6 Million in Damages in 3M Lawsuit
A jury found 3M liable for hearing damage suffered by military members who alleged that the company did not disclose design flaws in its dual-ended Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2 (CAEv2), according to “Reuters.”
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Oticon Honors Veterans on National Vietnam Veterans Day
As an official supplier of hearing devices to the Veterans Administration (VA), Department of Defense (DOD), and other federal agencies, Oticon has “the privilege of bringing life-saving technology to many US veterans and active-duty military service personnel.”
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Signia to Display Xperience Hearing Aids at JDVAC 2021
Signia Xperience hearing aids showcased at JDVAC are backed by “multiple audiology and technology world firsts, such as acoustic-motion sensors, Own Voice Processing (OVP), the Signia app, and more.”
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Blog: Veteran’s Day Highlights ‘Invisible Wounds’ of Military Members
Veterans Day is an important opportunity to not only show our deep gratitude to those who have served our country, but to highlight the issues that impact them the most. Sara Burdak, AuD, explains why working with veterans with hearing loss and tinnitus is a privilege.
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Signia Styletto X Now Available to VA Audiologists
Styletto X is also available through the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Indian Health Service (IHS) for active military personnel and American Indians.
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Starkey Livio Edge AI Now Available Through VA, DOD
The company reports that it has expanded its award-winning Livio Edge AI’s line of hearing aids and “is proud to now make this technology available to veterans and active duty military personnel.“
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Phonak Partners with VA to Expand Telehealth Access
With Phonak Remote Support, VA audiologists can now extend care beyond the walls of their clinics to patients who are social distancing, have mobility challenges, or to those who prefer virtual follow-up sessions.
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ATA Provides Free Access to ‘Tinnitus Today’ Magazine
The issue can be found online and provides a variety of resources and real-life advice for managing mental health during tumultuous times.
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Starkey Hosts Veterans at Minnesota Vikings Game
On December 8, Starkey hosted 10 veterans and two active servicemen and their guests, in its US...
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Zeteo Tech Develops Hearing Protection for Military Dogs
The Canine Auditory Protection System, known as CAPS, is designed to prevent short-term hearing loss in military working dogs, which can result from high-decibel noise in training, transport, and operations.
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Starkey Sponsors 2019 Bush Institute W100K Bike Race
On November 8 and 9, servicemen and women wounded in the global war on terror joined Former US President George W. Bush for the annual multi-day ride at his Central Texas ranch. Last week, Starkey President Brandon Sawalich participated in the 40-kilometer bike ride.
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Senator Tina Smith Introduces ‘Veterans Hearing Benefit Act’
Smith’s legislation—the Veterans Hearing Benefit Act—would provide presumption for hearing loss and tinnitus to veterans who served in combat or in a military specialty where they were exposed to repeated loud noises, such as those who worked around heavy artillery, thus making it easier for veterans to establish service connection and get the benefits they’ve earned.
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Report Shows Deaf Veterans Face Unique Barriers In College
Of the 37,000 deaf veterans enrolled in college, they are older than typical college students, take more developmental courses, are more likely to be enrolled in online programs, and do not complete a bachelor’s degree at the same rate as hearing veterans.
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