International Hearing Society

Expand your patient reach by accessing an untapped market of hearing aid patients. Become a Tinnitus Care Provider! This program is completely on-Demand! Access the full program anywhere, and work at your own pace.* Meet our program instructors: ? Richard Tyler, PhD, MSc ? Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD, CCC-A ? John G. Hoglund, ACA, BC-HIS ? Doug Lewis, JD, PhD, AuD, MBA Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gB47srNt. * Start the program at any time! The course and the assessment must be completed in six months from the date you start the online course, which may be different from the date of purchase.

Please join us in celebrating Ken Root, Director of Membership, for 1 Year at IHS! ?? ?? ?? Time flies when you're having fun! In just one year, Ken has made a significant impact on our Society and continues to make crucial improvements to benefit our members, including his current work to upgrade our online member experience. He is an integral part of our team. We are so grateful for his innovative ideas and dedication to our members! Congratulations, Ken!

?? ??♀? IHS Members on the Move! ??♂? ?? Congratulations to IHS Member Benjamin Paul Norris, ACA, BC-HIS, who was awarded the Kenneth J. Dahlberg Award at the Miracle-Ear 2025 Annual Event in Nashville, Tennessee, in January. Norris was joined onstage with other notable past recipients, pictured here with Randy Frasier; NBC-HIS Chair-Elect Carl Case, BC-HIS; Julia Beall-McKelvey, BC-HIS (Ret.); Norris; Rick Frasier, BC-HIS; and IHS Central Territory Governor Scott Lau, ACA, BC-HIS. Norris owns Miracle-Ear offices in Western Michigan and is an 18-year member of IHS. Have you recently opened a new office? Achieved a higher degree? Received a professional or community award? Submit your story at https://lnkd.in/gYyBiUVW Hurry—submit your news by Friday, March 14 to be featured in the next edition!

Last week, IHS Executive Director Alissa Parady, CAE, and Volunteer and Chapter Relations Manager Claire Bair traveled to the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Hearing Expo in Pennsylvania. We are so grateful for this opportunity to engage with members and connect with some industry leaders. Big thanks to the Pennsylvania Hearing Healthcare Association, an affiliate chaper of IHS, for hosting an incredible event! #IHSHear4U

IHS Executive Director Alissa Parady, CAE, and Director of Membership Ken Root, travelled to Cancun, Mexico, for the Beltone National Conference, which took place February 26 to March 1, 2025. The event marked the first year of the Beltone-IHS membership program and gave IHS the opportunity to engage with hundreds of owners and professionals. IHS was especially happy to see 55-year All-Star Okie Allen, BC-HIS, honored for his involvement with Beltone for the past 65 years!

Hearing loss can affect everyone of all ages, and the fact is hearing loss does not just affect your hearing capability. That’s why it’s so important to treat your hearing health like you do your overall health. A hearing healthcare provider can provide an evaluation and baseline hearing test. Then they will work with you to create a plan to address any hearing concerns or schedule regular hearing checks. Test Your Hearing Health with a Hearing Aid Specialist. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gxftg4tZ #IHSHear4U #stayconnectedwithlife #hearingcare

Please join us in congratulating IHS' Marketing Project Manager, Chelsea Bajjey, who is celebrating her 5th anniversary with IHS! During her time with IHS, Chelsea's knowledge and skills have been invaluable to the team! She has revamped the IHS website, handled multiple social media campaigns, and continues to improve IHS' materials, all with accessibility and our member's experience in mind. We can't wait to see what she does next! Congratulations, Chelsea! #IHSHear4U

Join us March 20, 2025 for a LIVE webinar with speaker Gary Rosenblum, President of Oticon, Inc. and Former Chairman of Hearing Industries Association! This informative webinar, sponsored by Oticon, will take an in-depth look at the state of the hearing healthcare industry in 2025, emerging trends, and key factors that will enable you to successfully navigate your business/practice. Can't attend LIVE? Register and be the first to know when the recording is available! Learn more & register for the webinar at https://lnkd.in/gRfWShFs You must login using your IHS account to register. IHS Professional & International Members can earn UNLIMITED FREE CE credits from IHS webinars in the new e-Learning Portal. Non-members must pay a fee to view the webinar and earn the CE credit. Learn more about the benefits of IHS membership at https://lnkd.in/g5jEpmbK

?? ??♀? IHS Members on the Move! ??♂? ?? IHS Members David Bergeron, MM, CHW, CDP, CADDCT, and Judi Bergeron, BC-HIS, CDP, co-owners of family-run businesses, Beauport Hearing Care and Hearing Partnership LLC in Gloucester, Massachusetts, are celebrating 10 years of business as well as the addition of a new hearing aid specialist. Their son, Trevor W. Kaity, MA-HEA, has officially joined the family business as a hearing aid specialist. With Kaity’s addition to the team, the Bergerons look to grow their practice. Have you recently opened a new office? Achieved a higher degree? Received a professional or community award? Submit your story at https://lnkd.in/gYyBiUVW Hurry—submit your news by Friday, March 14 to be featured in the next edition!

March 3 is World Hearing Day! ???? How we hear in the future depends on how we care for our ears today. From using ear protection to visiting a licensed hearing professional for a hearing test, small steps can safeguard your overall well-being. Visit https://lnkd.in/gQd2fGzT for hearing health tips and tools. #HearWell