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“SuiteHeart” & “SweetHeart” Deals!

Happy Valentine’s Day (whatever)!  Although it is a totally made-up Hallmark-marketing opportunity, there are some real audiology-related products and promotions associated with this anointed holiday theme that may pique your interest. Oaktree Products offers a really cute Sweetheart alarm clock from Sonic Alert … Continue reading

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Happy Founder’s Day!

As an audiologist, today serves as a special day in my professional life.  Twenty-five years ago today, Dr. James Jerger and 31 other audiologists met in Houston, TX  to discuss the need for a national organization of, by and for audiologists. … Continue reading

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Give and Get Double Returns!

My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because it is filled with many things that I personally enjoy including: 1) friends & family, 2) food, 3) nice Pinot Noir, 4) football, and 5) days off work without needing to use vacation time!  As … Continue reading

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Win-Win Situation for Audiologist!

Last week, while attending the Missouri Academy of Audiology (MAA) Scope of Practice convention in St. Louis, MO, Francis Kuk of Widex said something that I certainly was not expecting to hear. As an invited speaker to MAA, Dr. Kuk addressed several topics including the management … Continue reading

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100 Sounds To See

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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My Personal Give Back Moment

In March of 2003, I found myself unemployed from a start-up company as a result of  necessary lay-offs. While my convention fees and airfare were already paid for, the unexpected loss of a job drove the decision to forgo attending the annual AudiologyNow! … Continue reading

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