How Can Teens Avoid Noise Induced Hearing Loss
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.
How Parents Can Make Hearing Protection Fun With Kid Friendly Accessories
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.
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.
Tips for Communicating With a Child With Hearing Loss
Any adult, whether a parent or a teacher, can become frustrated when attempting to communicate with a child who has a hearing loss. The child can become frustrated as well, so it’s crucial to be patient and not convey any disapproval. If you are a parent, teacher, or family member, what follows are some important […]
Understanding Early Signs of Hearing Loss in Children
When you smile and talk to your baby, they laugh and giggle back. However, when there is a loud noise that startles everyone, they don’t flinch. It is imperative that parents note these kinds of anomalies as they can be early signs of hearing loss. Let’s look further into understanding early signs of hearing loss […]
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.
Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence Awards 2024
Hearts for Hearing is one of twenty-one Oklahoma organizations that are now finalists for the prestigious Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards, presented annually by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP). Out of almost 19,000 nonprofits statewide, only twenty-one were named finalists.