Dr. Dokianakis and other Audiologists from the Michigan Audiology Coalition were at the State Capitol to meet with lawmakers, advocating for Audiology. Dr. D said that “There were two main issues: 1) Asking for universal CMV testing for newborns, a virus that can lead to hearing loss and other neurologic issues, and 2) to oppose House Bill 5777, which introduces …
Is Audiology a good Career Choice?
I recently had the pleasure of talking to Central Michigan University Students about Audiology as a carreer choice. I received lots of great questions about what we do, so I wanted to share some more information. As Doctors of Audiology, the most common appointment we have is for hearing testing. Patients may schedule directly because they have hearing difficulties, or …
Teaching the next generation of Audiologists!
Thank you Central Michigan University Pre Audiology Student Organization for the opportunity to present to your class. It was a pleasure talking to you. Are you local to our area, interested in Audiology or are someone with hearing loss? Apply for our Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area scholarship! Dr. Stelios Dokianakis Dr. Natalie Crossland
International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day we would like to recognize a woman who changed the Audiology profession and inspired us to enjoy life to the fullest: Dr. Marion Downs. Dr. Downs started Universal Newborn Hearing Screening at a time when children were not diagnosed and fit with hearing aids until they were three years old. Going against the establishment 50 years …