Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Outreach”
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 …
“We are blessed to live in a wonderful community. During this difficult time, helping fight hunger and food insecurity is within our power.”– Dr. Stelios Dokianakis #StayHomeFightHunger #StayInHelpOut
Stella was at BestPals Animal Rescue Center for over a year. Now, she is completely devoted to her 9 year old human, who can’t imagine life without her. Even if you don’t decorate pictures you take of your pet 😉 there is no doubt that our furry friends make us feel better! Pets can not only show empathy and understand our emotions, but …
Thank you Mr. Holtz and Saugatuck Public Schools for caring about hearing. Drs. Dokianakis and Crossland visited Saugatuck High School, talked about hearing protection with students and looked in their ears to ensure proper earplug fittings. Did you know that, in the general population, 1 in 10 people experiences ringing in their ears? When we asked 7th & 8th grade …
Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of an external sound. While there is no cure for over 50 million Americans who experience tinnitus, many effective management options are available. Our support group is led by Audiologists Dr. Stelios Dokianakis and Dr. Natalie Crossland. Participants are encouraged to share their personal experiences and discuss with the group. This …
Congratulations to Jennifer Franz, our latest scholarship recipient! Jennifer will be starting college to pursue a degree in Nursing. “Until I was seven years old, I lived in an orphanage where I helped take care of special needs kids. I remember caring for a girl who was older than me but deaf and mute, and also a boy who was …
Today, Dr. Dokianakis presented an instructional course at the Kansas Hearing Society. “Talking about how we can best help patients hear better in challening acoustic enviroments is one of my favorite topics. Hearing aids and Loop systems, when done right, offer amazing speech clarity, improving the quality of life for those with hearing loss. I would like to thank Dr. …