288 - Improving Hearing Care Access in Underserved Regions Through Community-Based Training

288 - Improving Hearing Care Access in Underserved Regions Through Community-Based Training

What does it take to build sustainable hearing care infrastructure in underserved regions of the world? In this inspiring interview, Andrew Bellavia is joined by Richard Brown, Chairman and President of the Starkey Hearing Foundation, and Alfred Mwamba, Executive Director of the Starkey Hearing Institute in Zambia, to explore the foundation’s evolution from mission-based outreach to a scalable, community-empowered model of hearing healthcare.Brown and Mwamba detail how the Starkey Hearing Institute is training local healthcare workers to become hearing care providers, especially in regions where audiologists are scarce or non-existent. They share the foundation’s efforts to ensure long-term care, improve professional recognition, and work in partnership with local governments and universities to expand services across Africa and beyond. Their conversation highlights the importance of dignity, respect, and community-rooted solutions in tackling global hearing loss.Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest episodes each week and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).- https://twitter.com/WeekinHearing- https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearing- https://hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/

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199 - How Implementing an Online Hearing Screening Tool Can Motivate Patients and Benefit Clinicians

199 - How Implementing an Online Hearing Screening Tool Can Motivate Patients and Benefit Clinicians

This week, host Bob Traynor welcomes Vanessa Gauthier-Davidson from Shoebox to discuss the evolution of online hearing screening and shed light on the development of Shoebox's online screening tool. ...

11 Maalis 202427min

198 - Mapping Hearing Loss Across America: Interesting Insights from the Sound Check Study Revealed

198 - Mapping Hearing Loss Across America: Interesting Insights from the Sound Check Study Revealed

This week, host Dave Kemp is joined by Dr. David Rein to delve into the groundbreaking Sound Check study, a collaborative research and communications project led by NORC at the University of Chicago. ...

5 Maalis 202427min

197 - The Widex SmartRIC Aims to Redefine Hearing Aid Design and Performance: A Closer Look with Dana Helmink, AuD

197 - The Widex SmartRIC Aims to Redefine Hearing Aid Design and Performance: A Closer Look with Dana Helmink, AuD

The Widex SmartRIC is a recently introduced hearing aid featuring a unique L-shaped design, strategically placing the microphones in a more horizontal orientation to enhance directionality and speech ...

1 Maalis 202435min

196 - Tinnitus Relief and Speech Clarity on the Wrist? Latest Research Behind Neosensory's Duo and Clarify Products

196 - Tinnitus Relief and Speech Clarity on the Wrist? Latest Research Behind Neosensory's Duo and Clarify Products

Drs. David Eagleman and Izzy Kohler from Neosensory, join Amyn Amlani to explore their latest research findings on tinnitus management and speech clarity, utilizing the company's unique haptic wristba...

9 Helmi 202416min

195 - In the Ear of Innovation: CES 2024's Top Audio & Hearing Health Takeaways

195 - In the Ear of Innovation: CES 2024's Top Audio & Hearing Health Takeaways

At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, companies from around the world showcased their latest technologies. Dave Kemp hosts Andrew Bellavia to discuss his firsthand experience at ...

1 Helmi 20241h 6min

194 - Giants of Audiology: Interview with Michael Valente, PhD

194 - Giants of Audiology: Interview with Michael Valente, PhD

Dr. Michael Valente's remarkable career in audiology, spanning over 30 years at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has left an indelible mark on the field of audiology. Holding var...

29 Tammi 20241h 6min

193 - Acclaimed Baroque Flutist Stephen Schultz on Hearing Loss, Hearing Aids and Importance of Musician Hearing Health

193 - Acclaimed Baroque Flutist Stephen Schultz on Hearing Loss, Hearing Aids and Importance of Musician Hearing Health

Shari Eberts sits down with Stephen Schultz, a globally acclaimed baroque flutist, to discuss his remarkable career and journey with hearing loss. Schultz, recognized for his flawless artistry on the ...

24 Tammi 202421min

192 - Embracing Healthy Aging - and Better Hearing: Kevin English's Journey to Better Health Over 50

192 - Embracing Healthy Aging - and Better Hearing: Kevin English's Journey to Better Health Over 50

In this engaging conversation with Gael Hannan, wellness and nutrition expert Kevin English recounts his transformative journey to improved health and addressing his hearing loss. Confronting challeng...

16 Tammi 202417min

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