Tag Archives: Audiology awareness

Spread the Audiology Word

Posted on September 6, 2023 by AU Bankaitis

October is Audiology Awareness month, a month dedicated to generating audiology awareness and the importance of good hearing health to the general public. It’s also a perfect opportunity to educate other healthcare professionals about hearing loss and balance, and the … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Do What You Do? Data, Money & Taking the Lead – guest post by Therese Walden

Posted on November 7, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

OK, I’m a nerd and a geek, I’m enamored by facts and data and evidenced-based research as opposed to innuendo, conjecture and anecdote.  Not that those last 3 do not have a place in our society – primarily in social … Continue reading →

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Lead Patient’s to Embrace Amplification by Setting Example

Posted on March 21, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

Having lived in St. Louis for a collective ten years, the fact that Missouri is the Show-Me-State has really rubbed off on me.  Rarely will I buy something without trying it on or trying it out.  Thinking back to my … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the AAA Foundation Trenches – guest post by Joscelyn Martin

Posted on November 2, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Did you know that November is Philanthropy Month?  This is one of the facts I learned during my first board meeting as a Trustee of the American Academy of Audiology Foundation in October.  In fact, there was a lot I … Continue reading →

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Better Hearing Institute is a great Resource!

Posted on March 29, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

For audiologists in clinical or private practice, available resources addressing various aspects of audiology are readily available and accessible via the Better Hearing Institute’s (BHI) website. The BHI is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to educating the public about hearing loss.  They have a wonderful website … Continue reading →

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100 Sounds To See

Posted on February 3, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

The drip of thawing ice; a curious cat’s pur. The rumbling of an approaching storm or a pot of fresh coffee perking…..these are some of the simplest sounds that occur during an ordinary day that individuals with normal hearing may take … Continue reading →

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Sweet Treats for your Pediatric Patients!

Posted on January 20, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Put a smile on faces of your pediatric patients with some great little reward ideas! Have some kid-friendly “I had my hearing tested today!” stickers available to give to your patients for a job well done during an audiometric assessment or cochlear implant mapping.  The … Continue reading →

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AuDBling: a fashionable way to promote Audiology!

Posted on December 2, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

Looking for a creative way to promote Audiology without having to initially utter a single word? AuDBling may be the ticket! Founded by Noel Crosby, AuD, audiologist and private practice owner in Englewood, Florida, AuDBling offers a variety cochlea-shaped jewelry ranging from rings, bracelets, … Continue reading →

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