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Mask use has become second nature to us over the past 18 months, but their presence on our faces hasn't been smooth sailing for everyone. Hearing profess
Cochlear implants are not covered by health insurance and only 20 per cent of patients can find the money. Dr Amanda Kvalsvig, an epidemiologist working on the country’s Covid-19 response, said, having waited for a cochlear implant herself, she was excited for those on the waiting list. JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/STUFF “Access to communication is not a nice-to-have. It’s essential for wellbeing," Kvalsvig said. “I don’t think many people understand the impact of losing your hearing on your sense of belonging, your sense of purpose, even your sense of identity. “It’s not just...
Wednesday, 3 March 2021, 5:32 pm The New Zealand Audiological Society welcomes the launch of the World Health Organisation’s World Report on Hearing. This ground-breaking global report highlights the substantial health issue presented by unaddressed hearing loss. Hearing loss has enormous impacts on individuals and communities and has strong correlations with poorer outcomes of education, employment, social isolation and poorer health and mental wellbeing. Global projections indicate that by 2050 nearly 2.5 billion people around the world will be living with some degree of hearing loss an...
Friday, 12 February 2021, 4:38 pm Hearing NZ President Tony Rush with guest speaker Professor David Welch, and Chessie Egan from the Audiological Society in this picture from the previous event in 2020. Hearing New Zealand and its 23 Branches throughout New Zealand are preparing for this year’s Hearing Awareness Week in March. World Hearing Day 2021 marks the launch of the World Health Organisation (WHO) World Report on Hearing, presenting a global call for action to address hearing loss and ear diseases across the life course. The theme for World Hearing Day 2021 is: Hearing care for ALL!...
Press Release – Hearing New Zealand Hearing NZ President Tony Rush with guest speaker Professor David Welch, and Chessie Egan from the Audiological Society in this picture from the previous event in 2020. Hearing New Zealand and its 23 Branches throughout New Zealand are preparing for … Hearing NZ President Tony Rush with guest speaker Professor David Welch, and Chessie Egan from the Audiological Society in this picture from the previous event in 2020. Hearing New Zealand and its 23 Branches throughout New Zealand are preparing for this year’s Hearing Awareness Week in March. World Hea...