Author Archives: AU Bankaitis

About AU Bankaitis

A.U. Bankaitis, PhD is a clinical Audiologist with extensive clinical, research, and business experience within the hearing industry. She is Vice President of Oaktree Products, a multi-line distributor of audiology supplies and screening/diagnostic test equipment. Dr. Bankaitis created this blog to educate her colleagues and providers in the hearing health care industry on viable product solutions for their patients and/or clinical practice.

Inspire, Ignite, Achieve! – guest post by Women Unite

Women Unite is a Facebook Community established on June 24, 2014 to provide women a forum for discussing and exchanging information about balancing life and work. Created by four female audiologists, the goal of Women Unite is to INSPIRE other women to do something they … Continue reading

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Fall Back for some real Daylight Savings!

Daylight saving time will end this upcoming Sunday whereby clocks will “fall back” officially at 2:00 am local time for those areas observing this practice. It was originally adopted by many countries as a means to conserve fuel during World … Continue reading

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Product of the Moment for #AudPeeps: Mirror-Go-Round

Don’t you wish you could show your patients how their new hearing instruments look in their ears without having to break out that huge mirror and positioning it just so in order for it to reflect to the other main … Continue reading

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Hey #Audpeeps! “Gogh” for it & make some “Monet”

Channel your inner Picasso, your Milton Glaser, or your Ansel Adams for a chance to have your art work showcased on the cover of the 2015 Oaktree Products Catalog! No need to be a starving artist either as the winner will receive … Continue reading

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The Connection of Ebola Virus to Audiology

Mainly reported in the countries of Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, the arrival of Ebola haemorrhagic fever to the United States is making people feel a little uneasy and a bit scared. While this disease may be perceived as new, the Ebola … Continue reading

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What is the #OaktreeGoldenTicket? – guest post by Oaktree Products, Inc.

OAKtober is the official month of Oaktree Products and represents not only a time to appreciate our employees, but to reaffirm our commitment to the highest level of service to our customers.  This year, in honor of OAKtober, we want to … Continue reading

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Quick Reference on Amplified Stethoscopes for Hearing Aid Wearers

Every week I receive at least one phone call from a fellow audiologist asking for an amplified stethoscope solution for a patient who is a medical professional and current hearing instrument wearer.  I can’t tell you how often I get a phone … Continue reading

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Shed Some Light on New Ear Light

Every audiologist needs an ear light, right? I just came across a new energy efficient LED light that is worth a shout out.  The Econ LED Ear Light with Probe Tip (item# 12AAAPen-B) is available for about seven dollars but don’t let the … Continue reading

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