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YouTube video of Esteem middle ear implant activation

posted Oct 14, 2011 6:28 AM by Information at ALDA - Greater Houston Area

Click here to see a YouTube video of a young woman experiencing the first activation of a new middle ear implant called the "Esteem". On Friday, September 30th, 2011, internet users around the world were captivated by an actual Esteem® recipient's device activation video. The patient's overwhelmingly joyful response to her Esteem® being turned on has captured the hearts of millions. As of October 5th, 2011, the video has been viewed over 5.9 million times on YouTube.

July 30 - $10 - Red Cross Adult CPR and AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Class

posted Mar 16, 2010 5:56 PM by Information at ALDA - Greater Houston Area   [ updated Oct 14, 2011 8:59 AM ]

Saturday, July 30, 2011 8:00am – 12:30pm; With CART and Sign Language Interpreters; American Red Cross Headquarters; Read more about this CPR class in our wiki at: Red Cross

Feb 4 - Free All-Day Workshop - "Hearing Loss 101 - Resources and Technology Available"

posted Mar 16, 2010 5:48 PM by Information at ALDA - Greater Houston Area   [ updated Oct 14, 2011 9:04 AM ]

Friday, Feb 4, 2011 9:00am – 4:45pm; RSVP to: Toll free 866-353-7268, or email to HLRS6A@dars.state.tx.us; Read more about this workshop in our wiki at Free All-Day Workshop - "Hearing Loss 101 - Resources and Technology Available".

Mar 23 - Free Seminar - "Turning up the volume on adult hearing loss"

posted Mar 16, 2010 5:33 PM by Information at ALDA - Greater Houston Area   [ updated Mar 20, 2010 1:30 PM ]

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:30pm-8:15pm Seminar; Evenings with Genetics; Read more on our wiki at: Mar 23 - Free Seminar - Evenings With Genetics.

Consumer Reports

posted Jan 13, 2010 4:52 AM by Mary -   [ updated Jan 13, 2010 5:10 AM ]

Consumer Reports reported in July 2009 that two-thirds of 48 aids purchased in the New York City metro area were misfit. They amplified too little or too much. They ranged in price from $1,800 to $6,800 per pair.

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