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.

2011 in Review

Posted on January 18, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

Once again, the stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com reviewed how my blog performed in 2011 and here is the quick update. The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people.  My blog was viewed approximately 30,000 times in … Continue reading →

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Visually Represent Audiology in Your Office!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

Spruce up your office in the new year with some audiology-related artwork.  The Art of Hearing is a series of bright, colorful, and educational images of the ear designed to be displayed in your clinical practice as a  unique means of educating your patient’s understanding … Continue reading →

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Making the Best of My Limited Hobbies – guest post by Gus Mueller

Posted on January 4, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

It’s the start of another New Year, and of course that’s the time when one thinks (at least a little, maybe) about making lifestyle changes.  Eating healthier, getting more exercise, saving money, and all those kind of things.  I recently … Continue reading →

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Signing Off Until 2012!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

It is that time again where I will be signing off until the New Year to take time to spend the holiday season with family and great friends. As the youngest girl of nine children, money was always tight and my parents … Continue reading →

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Get a Caddie to Promote Your Practice!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Looking for a relatively inexpensive yet clever way to promote your business?  Invest in custom printed Battery Caddies!  The Battery Caddie is a container for storing spare hearing aid batteries.  It holds up to two hearing aid batteries and is equipped with … Continue reading →

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Going Back to Audiology Roots – guest blog post by Robert Sweetow

Posted on December 7, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

At this time of the year I think about all the things that I am thankful for including the profession that has allowed me to travel around the world learning about different cultures, meeting fascinating people, and of course, the … Continue reading →

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Free Shipping Gift To You!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season where all of us prepare to have a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah,  celebrate Kwanza, honor Bodhi Day (Buddha’s Enlightenment), and the like. In the spirit of this holiday season, Oaktree Products would like to … Continue reading →

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Message of Hope

Posted on November 23, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

During this Thanksgiving, it seems fitting to mention an organization formed to honor the life and memory of a fellow colleague.  Alison’s Hope for Hearing is a national, non-profit 501c(3) organization formed by the family and friends of Alison Berry, an … Continue reading →

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