Explains the importance of newborn hearing screening, describes how early detection of hearing loss supports communication and developmental outcomes, and summarizes what families should know about the screening process and follow-up care.
In a major milestone for hearing healthcare in Oklahoma, the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma is awarding $1,000,000 to Hearts for Hearing to support its Celebration of Sound expansion project. This generous gift, received over a period of two years, will help the organization enhance and expand its facilities, allowing it to continue providing high-quality hearing healthcare to children and adults with hearing loss in all 77 counties of the state.
Explains when professional hearing aid cleaning and maintenance are needed, describes common signs such as performance issues or wax buildup, and outlines what clinicians do during service visits to keep devices functioning properly.
Explains why professional hearing aid fittings are essential, describes how individualized measurement and adjustment improve comfort and performance, and outlines the role of follow-up tuning and patient education in successful outcomes.
Explains the differences between cochlear implants and hearing aids, describing how each device works, typical candidacy criteria for implants vs. hearing aids, and factors patients should consider when choosing between the two.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (January 22, 2025) – Hearts for Hearing celebrated the groundbreaking of its 30,800-square-foot expansion on Wednesday afternoon, marking a significant milestone with staff, patients, donors,
Outlines hearing protection tips specifically for teen musicians, including using appropriate ear protection, moderating volume exposure, monitoring practice duration, and establishing healthy listening habits to reduce risk of noise-induced hearing damage.
Explains common sources of noise-induced hearing loss for teens (like loud music and recreational noise), describes the risks of high-volume exposure, and outlines practical strategies teens can use to protect their hearing and reduce noise damage.
Describes ways parents can encourage children to use hearing protection by choosing kid-friendly designs and accessories, explains how fun and colorful protective gear can increase compliance, and offers examples and tips for integrating hearing safety into everyday activities.
At Hearts for Hearing, every story is unique, just like each journey through hearing loss. For many parents, the path can be daunting, especially after a diagnosis. This was the reality for Copelin’s family when their son was born with unilateral Microtia and Atresia.
René H. Gifford, Ph.D., CCC-A is joining Hearts for Hearing in Oklahoma as Chief of Research and Audiology beginning January 2025. Gifford currently holds the Fred H. Bess Chair in Audiology, is
You will soon see Hearts for Hearing’s state-of-the-art mobile hearing care clinic on the highways and byways across Oklahoma in the coming days, weeks and years.
