A Celebration of Sound – Hearts for Hearing Breaks Ground on Expansion
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, and community supporters. The expansion project, named Celebration of Sound, goes beyond the physical space to underscore a deeper dedication to enhancing the lives of children and adults who are deaf or hard […]
Hear Their Stories: Copelin’s Microtia and Atresia Journey
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.
World renowned Audiologist, Hearing Scientist, and Author to Join Hearts for Hearing
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 a tenured Professor of Hearing & Speech Sciences, and Director of the Implantables, Hearing Enhancement, & Amplification Research (I HEAR) Laboratory at Vanderbilt University in the School of Medicine. “We are thrilled to have a hearing healthcare expert […]
Hearts for Hearing Unveils State-of-the-Art Mobile Care Clinic
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.
Hear Their Stories: Isla’s Hearing Loss Journey
19-month-old Isla is bubbly little girl who loves exploring, playing, reading, and dancing along to Elmo. Hear her story and hearing loss journey.
Hearts for Hearing Receives $250,000 Grant from Masonic Charity Foundation
Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma recently awarded Hearts for Hearing a grant of $250,000. This generous gift will support children’s hearing care across Oklahoma.
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is defined as a perception of sound when no external noise is present, most often noticed during quiet activities.
Joanna Smith stepping down at Hearts for Hearing
Hearts for Hearing CEO and co-founder, Joanna T. Smith, is stepping down from her role after a 47-year career serving individuals with communication needs and helping babies and children born deaf learn to listen and talk.
Zoe’s Story
Mom describes the pregnancy and delivery as nothing out of the ordinary. Looking back, she remembers being comforted by the fact that a nurse mentioned how well Zoe slept that first night – even though other babies were crying all around her.
Nelson’s Story
-year-old Nelson is the baby of his family. It is fair to say that he is doted over by everyone, especially his big sister Shade. Mom tells us Nelson loves the attention his big sister gives – even if it comes by him annoying her – and he’s definitely very good at it. “Still,” says Mom, “Shade is his best friend.” Mom loves hearing the sounds of her children playing or reading together, but at one time, she was not certain it would ever be possible.