Stories
Emma’s Journey to Sound and Hope
Follow Emma’s inspiring journey from an uncertain diagnosis to thriving with cochlear implants—proof of her bright future ahead!
Hearts for Hearing Blog
News
Dr. Jourdan Holder Joins Hearts for Hearing as Senior Director of Audiology and Research
Hearts for Hearing is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jourdan Holder, Au.D., PhD, as Senior Director of Audiology and Research. In this newly created leadership role, Holder will provide clinical and research leadership across audiology services with a focus on advancing evidence-based care and improving outcomes for children and adults with hearing loss.
News
Hearts for Hearing Names Darcy Stowe as New Chief Executive Officer
Announces Darcy Stowe’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer, outlines her previous leadership roles at Hearts for Hearing, and notes her plans to continue expanding access to hearing care services.
Children
Harper’s Journey to Sound
Shares Harper’s personal journey with hearing loss, describing her diagnosis, use of hearing technology, therapy experiences at Hearts for Hearing, and the impact of support on her communication and development.
News
Distinguished Audiologist and Cochlear Implant Expert Joins Hearts for Hearing
Announces that Molly Smeal, Aud, CCC-A, has joined Hearts for Hearing as Director of Adult Audiology, summarizes her prior experience and professional credentials, and notes her role in expanding clinical expertise within the organization.
Children
How Auditory Processing Disorder Differs from Hearing Loss
Explains how auditory processing disorder differs from hearing loss, describing how APD affects the brain’s processing of sound despite normal hearing and outlining key differences in symptoms and evaluation.
News
Understanding the Newborn Hearing Screening Process: What Parents Need to Know
Explains the newborn hearing screening process for parents, describing how screens are done, what the results mean, common reasons a baby may not pass, follow-up recommendations, and reasons why early detection of hearing loss matters.
News
What Is Misophonia? Understanding Sound Sensitivity and Emotional Triggers
Explains what misophonia is, describes common trigger sounds and emotional or physical reactions people experience, outlines how misophonia differs from other auditory conditions, and summarizes evaluation and management strategies.
Children
Benjamin’s Journey of Sound and Success
Shares Benjamin’s personal story with hearing loss, detailing his diagnosis, experiences with hearing technology and therapy at Hearts for Hearing, the progress he has made in communication and daily life, and advice from his parents to the parents of other children dealing with hearing loss.
News
Who’s a Good Candidate for a Cochlear Implant?
Describes the criteria for cochlear implant candidacy, outlining who may qualify based on degree of hearing loss, speech understanding performance, limited benefit from hearing aids, and other factors clinicians consider during evaluation.
News
How to Keep Hearing Aids Safe in the Summer Heat & Humidity
Here come the dog days of summer again. It’s the time to be outside in the sunshine, at the beach or pool, and enjoying everything
Adults
Tabitha and Hailey’s Journey to Sound and Friendship
Shares Tabitha and Hailey’s story about Hailey’s diagnosis of hearing loss, their experiences with hearing technology and therapy at Hearts for Hearing, and the impact of care and support on Hailey’s communication progress.