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Dr. Betty Vohr of Rhode Island recognized for her involvement in EHDI Excellence programs

Betty
R. Vohr, MD, of Barrington, director of Women & Infants Hospital’s
Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic and medical director of the Rhode Island
Hearing Assessment Program, has been presented with the national Antonia
Brancia Maxon Award for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
Excellence. The award was presented at the National EHDI Meeting in St.
Louis on March 5, 2012.

Link: http://www.physorg.com/wire-news/93268039/dr-betty-vohr-honored-for-early-hearing-detection-and-interventi.html

The March edition of Probes and Tips is now available

The March edition of Probes and Tips is now available

The March Edition of Probes and Tips is now available: Communicating Screening to Parents. This edition includes such items as:

  • A script for not passing OAE 1
  • Script following Middle Ear Consultation when a condition or disorder was detected
  • A website link with info about the 28th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity from March 26-27, 2012

Link: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs073/1102782899287/archive/1109390336414.html

Cochlear Implant surgery successfully performed on four year old girl

A
rare cochlear implant surgery was successfully performed on a four-year
old girl, who had profound hearing loss since birth. This article
states that hearing loss was one of the most common major abnormalities
present at birth and if undetected would impede speech, language and
cognitive development,he said significant bilateral hearing loss is
present in about one to three per 1,000 newborns.

Link: http://www.ndtv.com/article/tamil-nadu/rare-cochlear-implant-surgery-performed-on-a-4-year-old-187151

EHDI Community of Learners on Cultural Competence

The  National Center for Cultural Competence in partnership
with NCHAM is organizing a Community of Learners to support culturally
competent EHDI systems. Seven state teams comprised of three individuals
per state will be funded to participate. Applications
have been sent to state EHDI coordinators. Applications must be
received by March 20, 2012. Selected teams will attend a meeting in
Washington D.C. April 30 – May 2, 2012.  Contact
diane.behl@usu.edu for more information. 

Link: http://

New Toolkits for Families Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs including those with Hearing Loss

The National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality (NICHQ) offers Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs Toolkits to help providers and families better
support their care and help to develop community-based systems that address their needs. Of relevance to medical home is the General
Tools and Tips for Families of Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs toolkit for families. In addition, there is a 

Specific  Toolkit for Families of Children with Hearing Loss: Follow this link to learn more!

Link: http://www.nichq.org/resources/Family%20Special%20Needs%20Toolkit/Hearing%20Screening/family_hearingloss_landingpage.html

Surprising facts you should know about hearing loss

You may think you already know a lot about hearing loss and treatment, but some of the facts surrounding this prevalent problem – for instance that, according to the Better Hearing Institute
(BHI), 11 percent of Americans report having hearing difficulties –
could surprise you. Here are some realities that may make you reconsider
what you think you know about your hearing. And, more children and teenagers are experiencing hearing loss. Nearly
one in five American teens now has some level of hearing loss, according
to a 2010 study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in
Boston.

Link: http://www.jsonline.com/sponsoredarticles/health-wellness/142074973.html

Westport seventh grader raises $26,000 for cochlear implant research

A
seventh-grader at Bedford Middle School recently raised $26,000 for
cochlear implant research during his bar mizvah celebration at Temple
Israel.

Matthew Reiser, having used a cochlear implant since
age four to offset profound hearing loss since birth, asked family and
friends to donate to the NYU Cochlear Implant Center instead of giving
gifts to him, according to a news release from his family.

Link: http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Westport-seventh-grader-raises-26-000-for-3380619.php

Starkey Hearing Foundation Returns to Israel and Palestine to Promote Peace Through Better Hearing

The
Starkey Hearing Foundation Israel-Palestine Hearing Mission of Peace
once again brought Americans, Israelis and Palestinians together for a
common cause to address a critical need. For the second time in less
than a year, Starkey Hearing Foundation, which strives to change the
social consciousness of hearing and hearing health care, visited the
region in an effort to promote greater communication
and understanding among local communities through improved hearing. The
Starkey Hearing Foundation Israel-Palestine Hearing Mission of Peace II
took place on February 25-28, 2012 and served hearing impaired children
and adults. In addition to being the Foundation’s second visit to the
region, the visit marked the first time digital hearing aids were
distributed as part of an international hearing mission. The digital,
state-of-the-art hearing aids were donated by Starkey Hearing
Technologies.

Link: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/07/4319039/starkey-hearing-foundation-returns.html