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Feb 18 |
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Hearing Loss Association of America
Posted by: hhsds
Details:
Location: 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1200, Bethesda, MD. Topic: "Implantable Technology: When Traditional Hearing Aids Just Aren't Enough". Moderator: Lise Hamlin. Guest Speaker: Kathy Wall, Au.D. Dr. Wall will provide an overview of implantable technology. Included will be a description of the different surgical procedures for cochlear implants, Baha (bone anchored devices) and Esteem, a new surgical implant intended for sensorineural hearing loss. We will also discuss the criteria required to qualify for each of them. Dr. Kathy Wall is a Montgomery County resident, working as a clinical audiologist around the DC area since 1977. She has served as the professional advisor for the HLA-Montgomery County Chapter since 2004. Parking is free in all Montgomery County open parking lots, and the Cheltenham and St. Elmo garages on weekends. Refreshments will be provided. For more info, contact Hollace Goodman at hollaceg@aol.com. |
