Category Archives: Audiology

A Few Good Otoscopes

Posted on March 30, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

As a woman, I personally don’t need an entire arsenal of really great shoes but, at the end of the day, I need to have at least two to three go-to shoes.  As an audiologist, I never needed a thousand … Continue reading →

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What is #AskOaktree?

Posted on March 23, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

For those of you following my blog and/or for those of you who are awesome customers of Oaktree Products, you may have noticed the use of #AskOaktree in recent blog posts, Facebook posts, and/or Twitter feeds. According to Nancy  Steinbrecher of … Continue reading →

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The Eagle Has Landed Again!

Posted on March 16, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

A new hearing instrument dehumidifier showcasing an eagle with an American flag backdrop is now available exclusively from Oaktree Products. The patriotic design was created by the artistically talented Nicole Borg, a customer service representative employed at Oaktree Products since … Continue reading →

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Getting a Handle on the Difference Between A versus C – guest post by Dave Kemp

Posted on March 2, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

As the newest member of the Oaktree Products Family, I am busy getting my product knowledge up to speed.  Recently, a customer called to #AskOaktree what the difference was between the silver Welch Allyn 71000-A full-size otoscope handle versus the … Continue reading →

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Leave Your Mark Wherever and Whenever You Can

Posted on February 24, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

In today’s Audiology world of big-box retailers and disruptive technology, building YOUR brand or improving your current brand identity has become more critical. If you are in private practice and do not have an established logo, now it the time to have … Continue reading →

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Free IC Resources

Posted on February 17, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

It is still early enough in the New Year to finally make sure your written infection control plan is up-to-date (or actually created). The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires facilities that provide patient care services to have a written … Continue reading →

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PockeTalker gets more than just a makeover

Posted on November 18, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Williams Sound recently introduced a third version of the popular PockeTalker called the PockeTalker 2.0. How is it different from the PockeTalker Pro and the PockeTalker Ultra? At first glance, the new PockeTalker 2.0 (PKT2.0) looks completely different (spoiler alert: … Continue reading →

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Gift of Listening with HeardIT! – guest post by Liz Alessi

Posted on November 4, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Listening is a learned skill and just like any muscle of the body, it is beneficial for individuals to exercise their “listening muscles”. This is particularly important for individuals with hearing loss, a condition that can lead to social isolation … Continue reading →

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