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By: PR Newswire Association LLC. - 22 Feb 2024 | Back to overview list |
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World Hearing Day: Changing Mindsets about Hearing Aids FARMINGTON, Mich., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Hearing Society (IHS) will celebrate World Hearing Day (WHD) on Friday, March 1, 2024, to raise awareness of hearing healthcare and address the stigma that is often attached to hearing loss and hearing aids. 430 million1 people globally (five percent of the world's population) and 60.7 million U.S. individuals2 experience some degree of hearing loss. In response to this healthcare challenge, IHS spotlights its members, licensed Hearing Aid Specialists and allied hearing health providers, as an exceptional pathway for individuals to discover their hearing baseline and determine the best way forward for enhanced hearing. IHS' celebration of World Hearing Day is designed to help connect the public to licensed hearing healthcare professionals who can provide hearing solutions. Join International Hearing Society in celebrating World Hearing Day on March 1. Changing mindsets about hearing aids! IHS Executive Director Alissa Parady said, "International Hearing Society is honored to partner with the World Hearing Forum (WHF) to celebrate World Hearing Day and work to, "Change Mindsets…let's make ear and hearing care a reality for all," the theme of WHD 2024. IHS is hosting an open house at its newly opened headquarters in Farmington, Michigan, on March 1, Friday, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, to spread awareness about hearing care and the profession of Hearing Aid Specialist. Consumers are welcome to visit and learn more about the importance of discovering their hearing baseline and how hearing care can improve their lives. IHS also welcomes hearing health professionals to learn more about the many products and services IHS produces to help professionals help more people achieve better hearing. "We also will celebrate WHD with an online campaign that shares what IHS members are doing to break the stigma of hearing aids. This WHD initiative aligns closely with IHS' consumer awareness campaign that launched one year ago, "Stay Connected With Life." Individuals in need of a licensed hearing healthcare provider can find one through our free directory: www.ihsinfo.org. Hearing protection and communication solutions are available to so many who will take the first step in visiting a hearing healthcare provider." IHS President Patrick Kochanowski, BS, ACA, BC-HIS, said, "IHS members are making a difference around the world in sharing the gift of hearing healthcare with individuals in more than 18 countries. We are proud to stand with the World Health Organization and World Hearing Forum in combatting the stigmas that hold back many from seeking accessible solutions to hearing issues. I hope you will join us, either online @ihsinfo.org on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram, or in person at our newly rebuilt world headquarters in Farmington, Michigan, on March 1, as we celebrate World Hearing Day and work to make hearing care accessible to more people. If you are in need of a hearing aid specialist near you to determine whether you have hearing loss or hearing aids may be helpful, visit www.ihsinfo.org to learn more." World Health Organization Global Key Facts1
U.S. STATISTICS: Check out these statistics from the National Council on Aging2 and move into action to enhance and protect your hearing today!
NOTE: World Hearing Day is officially held on March 3 each year. #stayconnectedwithlife Media Contact: About the International Hearing Society The International Hearing Society (IHS) is a membership association that represents hearing healthcare professionals worldwide, including hearing aid specialists. IHS members are engaged in the practice of performing hearing assessments, selecting, fitting, and dispensing hearing instruments, counseling patients, and providing aftercare services. Founded in 1951, IHS protects, represents, and promotes the interests of hearing healthcare and hearing healthcare professionals. For more information visit www.ihsinfo.org. https://www.ihsinfo.org/hearing-health
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