Hear Here Alabama!
Housed in the Department of Communicative Disorders at The University of Alabama, our nationally-funded program has been serving adults with hearing loss in West Central and South Alabama communities since 2016. We provide hearing screenings and hearing evaluations as part of our research program that aims to improve access to hearing healthcare in rural communities. Our grant funding is allowing us to understand how to best provide Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids to adults living in rural communities.
Learn More“Blindness cuts us off from things,
Helen Keller
but deafness cuts us off from people.”
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- Hearing health is about so much more than just volume
Did you know that untreated hearing loss is a major public health issue? Letting hearing loss go unaddressed is linked to our emotional well-being, feelings of isolation, cognitive decline, and even physical conditions like diabetes. Taking care of your hearing is a vital part of taking care of your whole […] - A New Approach to Hearing Care – Closer to Home!💊👂
For many people living in rural communities across Alabama and Mississippi, getting support for their hearing loss isn’t easy. There are a limited number of hearing care specialists in rural communities and that can mean that people with hearing loss must make long drives to the nearest city. As a […] - New Study at Hear Here Alabama: Improving Access to Hearing Healthcare Using Pharmacy Technicians
Hearing loss is a significant public health concern, affecting emotional well-being, cognitive function, and physical health conditions like diabetes. Access to audiologists and ear, nose, and throat specialists is extremely limited in many rural areas, where populations tend to be older, have lower incomes, and face greater healthcare challenges. In […]