Courtesy of the Daily Mercury After fixing problems detected during a hearing test two years ago, Derek Romans’ quality of life has improved significantly. His first test in 2017 showed a 50 per cent loss of hearing in his left ear, and a follow-up check earlier this year showed hearing loss in his right ear. […]
Month: March 2019
Cochlear implant recipients spoiled for choice
Courtesy of 7 Local News Mackay Amelia Simpson, Reporting – For the past two years, truck driver Gus Sacco has struggled to hear conversation. Gus Sacco, Cochlear implant recipient – “Text messaging and Facebook were my main means of communication, because being able to hear people on the phone was near on impossible”. But that […]
Cochlear implant program launches in Mackay
A new Cochlear implant program is set to be officially launched in Mackay this week, as part of Hearing Awareness Week. For the first time, prospective cochlear implant candidates will be able to access pre-surgery tests and counselling, the device ‘switch-on’, adjustments and ongoing support through a locally and independently owned hearing clinic. Surgical implantation […]
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