Hearts for Hearing Names Darcy Stowe as New Chief Executive Officer
(September 24, 2025) OKLAHOMA CITY, OK– Hearts for Hearing, a leading organization dedicated to helping children and adults with hearing loss learn to listen for a lifetime has announced the appointment of Darcy Stowe as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Stowe brings more than two decades of experience with Hearts for Hearing, having served in numerous leadership roles […]
Harper’s Journey to Sound
At only 14 years old, Harper has already proven to the world she can accomplish anything she sets her mind to. Her parents, Whitney and Bryan, describe her as confident, resilient, and the best big sister to her three younger siblings. But Harper’s journey began with uncertainty when she was born with significant hearing loss. […]
Distinguished Audiologist and Cochlear Implant Expert Joins Hearts for Hearing
Molly Smeal, AuD, CCC-A, has joined Hearts for Hearing in Oklahoma as Director of Adult Audiology. Smeal previously served as a clinical audiologist specializing in adult diagnostics and auditory implantable devices at the Cleveland Clinic and University of Miami, where she completed an inaugural auditory implant fellowship and has since participated in clinical research related […]
How Auditory Processing Disorder Differs from Hearing Loss
When a child struggles to follow directions, confuses words that have similar sounds, or seems distracted in noisy places, parents might wonder if hearing loss may be the problem. But in some cases, the issue may not be with the ears at all: It could be a condition called auditory processing disorder (APD). Hearing loss […]
Understanding the Newborn Hearing Screening Process: What Parents Need to Know
Welcoming a new baby into the world is filled with excitement, questions, and plenty of checkups! One of the most important early tests your newborn will receive is a hearing screening. While it’s quick and painless, it plays a crucial role in your child’s long-term development. Below, we look at what every parent should know […]
What Is Misophonia? Understanding Sound Sensitivity and Emotional Triggers
Most of us cringe at the sound of fingernails on a blackboard, a reaction that seems almost universal. But for a select group of people, that same intense discomfort can be triggered by many ordinary, everyday sounds. What is misophonia? Understanding sound sensitivity and the emotional responses it can provoke is a good place to […]
Benjamin’s Journey of Sound and Success
Meet Benjamin, a brilliant, determined young man who just turned thirteen. His parents, Dion and Paula, proudly describe him as “a very intelligent and gifted young man.” He’s artistic, academic, musical, and full of potential. More than anything, Benjamin shows everyone around him what it means to overcome challenges with resilience. A New World After […]
Who’s a Good Candidate for a Cochlear Implant?
When hearing aids aren’t enough, cochlear implants can open a new world of sound and connection. These small, surgically implanted devices are designed for people with moderate to profound hearing loss who still struggle to understand speech, even with hearing aids. So, who exactly can benefit from a cochlear implant and how do you know […]
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 the warm weather brings. Just because you are hard of hearing doesn’t mean you can’t savor summer like everyone else. You have one additional responsibility besides wearing sunscreen, and that […]
Tabitha and Hailey’s Journey to Sound and Friendship
In honor of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, we’re celebrating the incredible journeys of those with hearing loss. Meet Tabitha and Hailey— two remarkable young women whose friendship began with a chance encounter fifteen years ago and has grown into what Hailey describes as “the most genuine friendship God could ever give me.” We recently caught up with them […]