Cochlear calls for action in Washington D.C. ahead of World Hearing Day
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cochlear assembled a team of hearing experts to emphasize the importance of hearing health for policy makers at the Australian Embassy in Washington D.C. ahead of World Hearing Day on Sunday March 3rd.
- WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cochlear assembled a team of hearing experts to emphasize the importance of hearing health for policy makers at the Australian Embassy in Washington D.C. ahead of World Hearing Day on Sunday March 3rd.
- "After I took action and received my first cochlear implant in 1993, my life absolutely changed for the better."
- Echoing Dr. Lin's education messaging, panelist Barbara Kelley, Executive Director of The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) spoke about changing mindsets, urging Americans to protect hearing in noisy environments, check hearing with regular exams and treat hearing loss as soon as possible.
- "If left unaddressed, hearing loss poses significant challenges to overall health and can be progressive, leading to greater hearing loss over time.