International Hearing Society

Want an in-depth look at the state of the hearing healthcare industry in 2024, and the challenges/opportunities that will impact the future of hearing healthcare?

Join us August 21, 2024 for a LIVE webinar sponsored by Oticon! In this informative webinar, hear from Gary Rosenblum, President of Oticon, Inc. and Former Chairman of Hearing Industries Association, as he discusses emerging trends in hearing healthcare and key factors that will enable you to successfully navigate your business/practice.

Learn more & register for the webinar at https://loom.ly/Shd0ozk

You must login using your IHS account to register. New for 2024: IHS Professional & International Members can
earn UNLIMITED FREE CE credits from IHS webinars in the new e-Learning Portal. Non-members must pay a fee to view the webinar and earn the CE credit. Learn more about the benefits of IHS membership at https://loom.ly/NPULzKw

Today is the last day to submit your nominations for the 2024 IHS Awards! We invite you to submit nominations for deserving individuals or chapters in the following categories:

🏆 Outstanding Professional Member Award
🏆 Emerging Professional Award
🏆 James P. Lovell Advocacy Award
🏆 Chapter of the Year Award

Learn more about each category and submit your nominations at https://form.jotform.com/82735722278161

Join your colleagues in the winner’s circle at the 2024 IHS Conference & Expo taking place September 12 – 14 in Louisville, Kentucky! 1 week left to SAVE BIG on registration ! Early Bird Savings ends July 26. Register Today at https://www.ihsinfo.org/conference/

Hearing loss can affect everyone of all ages, and the fact is hearing loss does not just affect your hearing capability. That’s why it’s so important to treat your hearing health like you do your overall health.

A hearing healthcare provider can provide an evaluation and baseline hearing test. Then they will work with you to create a plan to address any hearing concerns or schedule regular hearing checks. Test Your Hearing Health with a Hearing Aid Specialist.

Learn more at https://www.ihsinfo.org/consumers/hearing-health-importance

TODAY IS THE DAY! Join us for a LIVE webinar to discover what is Fact or Fiction about Cochlear Implants! In this engaging webinar, you'll hear from neurotologist Dr. Varun Varadarajan as he addresses common professional questions surrounding cochlear implants.

Learn more & register for the webinar at https://education.ihsinfo.org/URL/Cochlear24

You must login using your IHS account to register. New for 2024: IHS Professional & International Members can
earn UNLIMITED FREE CE credits from IHS webinars in the new e-Learning Portal. Non-members must pay a fee to view the webinar and earn the CE credit. Learn more about the benefits of IHS membership at https://www.ihsinfo.org/membership/about-membership

Don't miss the must-attend event of the year for hearing aid professionals!

Register for the Premier Package to get full access to the conference earning up to 14.5 CE credits from seminars, expo, the Innovation Station, A Discussion with Industry Leaders, and more.

9 more days to SAVE BIG! Early Bird Savings ends July 26. Register Today at https://www.ihsinfo.org/conference/

Please join us in congratulating Membership Specialist Nicole Konwinski, who is celebrating her first anniversary with IHS!

Nicole hit the ground running supporting the membership department and has even worked her way to providing her expertise to assist the team at the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS). She is a vital part of the IHS team!

Congrats, Nicole, on your first anniversary with IHS!

Join us TOMORROW for a LIVE webinar to discover what is Fact or Fiction about Cochlear Implants with neurotologist Dr. Varun Varadarajan! Can't attend LIVE? Register and be the first to know when the recording is available!

Learn more & register for the webinar at https://education.ihsinfo.org/URL/Cochlear24

New for 2024: IHS Professional & International Members can earn UNLIMITED FREE CE credits from IHS webinars in the new e-Learning Portal. Non-members must pay a fee to view the webinar and earn the CE credit. Learn more about the benefits of IHS membership at https://www.ihsinfo.org/membership/about-membership

Advance to the Next Level in Your Career through the new Advanced Hearing Aid Professional (AHAP) Program!

Designed to meet the needs of professionals looking to elevate their skills, the AHAP Program offers:

▪️ Flexible online education
▪️ Personalized feedback from knowledgeable instructors
▪️ Networking and peer learning
▪️ Hands-on training in clinical skills
▪️ Reusable materials such as quick reference sheets, templates, etc.
▪️ Those who complete the program will earn the AHAP credential distinguishing their advancements among their peers.

Enrollment is NOW OPEN! Learn more and enroll at https://www.ihsinfo.org/professional-development/ahap-program

Often, individuals with untreated hearing loss develop coping methods to avoid addressing the issue, such as turning up the volume on their devices or avoiding noisy environments to better hear the people around them.

Hearing loss can occur gradually over time, and it’s important to act as soon as you notice that your hearing may be changing.

Get the Hearing Care You Need from a Hearing Aid Specialist. Visit https://www.ihsinfo.org/consumers/hearing-loss to learn more and find a provider near you.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to SAVE BIG! Early Bird Savings has been extended to July 26.

Take the lead at the must-attend event of the year for hearing aid professionals from September 12 - 14 in Louisville, KY! Register for the Premier Package to get full access to the conference and design your educational path earning up to 14.5 CE credits from seminars, expo, the Innovation Station, A Discussion with Industry Leaders, and more.

Register Today at https://www.ihsinfo.org/conference/

Do you experience a persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in your ears? Tinnitus can interfere with sleep and communication, and it is often linked to hearing loss. Hearing aids can provide effective tinnitus masking.

Speak with a licensed hearing care professional to explore treatment options: https://www.ihsinfo.org/find-provider

Join us July 18, 2024 for a LIVE webinar to discover what is Fact or Fiction about Cochlear Implants with neurotologist Dr. Varun Varadarajan! Can't attend LIVE? Register and be the first to know when the recording is available!

Learn more & register for the webinar at https://education.ihsinfo.org/URL/Cochlear24

New for 2024: IHS Professional & International Members can earn UNLIMITED FREE CE credits from IHS webinars in the new e-Learning Portal. Non-members must pay a fee to view the webinar and earn the CE credit. Learn more about the benefits of IHS membership at https://www.ihsinfo.org/membership/about-membership

Annually, you visit your primary care physician for a general check up on your overall health. You may also visit a dentist every 6 months for oral health and an optometrist for your eyes. So, who is taking care of your ears and hearing health?

Hearing Aid Specialists and Hearing Instrument Practitioners devote their time to learning about your day-to-day environment, hearing challenges, and hearing profile to determine a plan for improving your communication with friends, family, colleagues, doctors, and other important people in your life.

Both Hearing Aid Specialists and Hearing Instrument Practitioners are qualified healthcare professionals that specialize in evaluating hearing health and providing solutions, including hearing aids, to address hearing loss. To find a provider near you, use the convenient directory found on our website and learn more about hearing health by visiting https://www.ihsinfo.org/consumers/hearing-aid-specialists

6 Days Left to secure the Early Bird savings + earn a gift of conference themed socks with your registration!

Take the lead at the must-attend event of the year for hearing aid professionals from September 12 - 14 in Louisville, KY! Register for the Premier Package to get full access to the conference and design your educational path earning up to 14.5 CE credits from seminars, expo, the Innovation Station, A Discussion with Industry Leaders, and more.

Register Today at https://www.ihsinfo.org/conference/

The Ear is the Boss! Read all about it in the latest The Hearing Professional (THP) edition and earn a continuing education credit by completing the quiz at https://education.ihsinfo.org/URL/First-Impressions

IHS Professional & International Members earn UNLIMITED, FREE CE credits. Not a Member? Learn more about becoming a member: https://www.ihsinfo.org/membership/about-membership

IHS Members, login to read the full digital edition here: https://bit.ly/THPMember

Happy Fourth of July! We hope our U.S. members and community have a fun and safe holiday celebrating with friends and loved ones!

Fact: Visiting a qualified hearing healthcare professional is the best way to address hearing loss and make a wise investment for overall health.

A hearing healthcare professional can help you understand your unique hearing loss and determine the best course of care based on the outcome of your hearing evaluation, your lifestyle, and your long-term needs. A hearing healthcare professional can also help you find the right device(s) for your budget that are customized for you.

Trust a Hearing Aid Specialist with Your Hearing. Learn more at https://www.ihsinfo.org/consumers/hearing-aid-specialists

In observance of Independence Day (US Holiday), the IHS world headquarters will be closed on Thursday, July 4. We will return to normal business hours on Friday, July 5.

Hear from Varun Varadarajan, M.D., Neurotologist, Otologist, & Skull Base Surgeon at Sacramento Ear, Nose & Throat, as he addresses common professional questions surrounding cochlear implants during our upcoming webinar on Thursday, July 18, 2024!

Can't attend live? Register to be the first to know when the recording is available for viewing!

Learn more & register for the webinar at https://education.ihsinfo.org/URL/Cochlear24

You must login using your IHS account to register. New for 2024: IHS Professional & International Members can
earn UNLIMITED FREE CE credits from IHS webinars in the new e-Learning Portal. Non-members must pay a fee to view the webinar and earn the CE credit. Learn more about the benefits of IHS membership at https://www.ihsinfo.org/membership/about-membership

Please join us in celebrating IHS Professional Development Senior Project Manager Michelle Weiss, MA, for 5 Years at IHS! 👏 👏 👏

During her time with IHS, Michelle has been contributing her intellect and talents, overseeing key professional development projects, such as the latest edition of the Distance Learning Course and the newly launched Advanced Hearing Aid Professional (AHAP) Program. She is an integral part of the professional development team and we're so happy to have her a part of IHS!

Congratulations, Michelle!

Hearing Aid Specialists and Hearing Instrument Practitioners devote their time to learning about your day-to-day environment, hearing challenges, and hearing profile to determine a plan for improving your communication with friends, family, colleagues, doctors, and other important people in your life.

Through their education, training, and licensure, a Hearing Aid Specialist or Hearing Instrument Practitioner may:
• administer hearing evaluations and hearing screenings,
• screen for conditions indicating the need for physician intervention,
• identify common types of hearing loss,
• recommend, order the use of, dispense, and adjust hearing aids,
• select the appropriate hearing aid technology,
• perform tests to confirm the fit and function of hearing aids,
• provide counseling to patients and their families to optimize success with hearing aids and communication,
• take ear impressions,
• repair and troubleshoot hearing aids,
• perform earwax removal (may be limited depending on state and provincial regulation), and
• perform tinnitus management (may be limited depending on state and provincial regulation).

Trust a Hearing Aid Specialist with Your Hearing. Find a provider near you and learn more at https://loom.ly/UKyMtnE

Please join us in celebrating Membership Specialist, Alician House, for 2 Years at IHS! 👏 👏 👏

Alician has made leaps and bounds providing membership customer service, processing, and administrative support. She is such a joy to have in the office and such a strong part of the IHS team. If you've ever called our office, odds are you were greeted with Alician's cheerful voice!

Congratulations, Alician!

Join us July 18, 2024 for a LIVE webinar to discover what is Fact or Fiction about Cochlear Implants! In this engaging webinar, you'll hear from neurotologist Dr. Varun Varadarajan as he addresses common professional questions surrounding cochlear implants.

Learn more & register for the webinar at https://education.ihsinfo.org/URL/Cochlear24

You must login using your IHS account to register. New for 2024: IHS Professional & International Members can
earn UNLIMITED FREE CE credits from IHS webinars in the new e-Learning Portal. Non-members must pay a fee to view the webinar and earn the CE credit. Learn more about the benefits of IHS membership at https://www.ihsinfo.org/membership/about-membership

Happy ! We are proud to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ staff, volunteers, members, partners, and supporters. We are so grateful for the talent, character, and contributions of each of these individuals who advance the work of IHS and the delivery of hearing healthcare, and make our organization a better place to work, adapt, and grow.

No matter where we are, there are sounds that we listen to every day that help us feel connected to the world around us and keep us safe and productive. Hearing is a crucial part of how we communicate with those around us.

Test Your Hearing Health with a Hearing Aid Specialist. Learn more at https://loom.ly/Xx7LUko

“Today on Juneteenth, the day we celebrate the end of slavery, the day we memorialize those who offered us hope for the future, and the day when we renew our commitment to the struggle for freedom.” —Angela Davis

Today is Juneteenth, a day to celebrate liberation, reflect on the racial injustices that have endured for centuries, and educate ourselves on Black History and anti-racism to build a more just future. Join IHS as we commemorate an important part of American History!

Cochlear implants have revolutionized the way we address hearing loss in the last 40 years. However, common misconceptions amongst professionals persist.

Join us July 18, 2024 for a LIVE webinar to discover what is Fact or Fiction about Cochlear Implants! In this engaging webinar, you'll hear from neurotologist Dr. Varun Varadarajan as he addresses common professional questions surrounding cochlear implants.

Learn more & register for the webinar at https://education.ihsinfo.org/URL/Cochlear24

You must login using your IHS account to register. New for 2024: IHS Professional & International Members can
earn UNLIMITED FREE CE credits from IHS webinars in the new e-Learning Portal. Non-members must pay a fee to view the webinar and earn the CE credit. Learn more about the benefits of IHS membership at https://www.ihsinfo.org/membership/about-membership