An Cochlear Implant Update - Catherine's Story
Catherine, a smart, caring mother of a 2-year-old son, has a profound hearing loss, bilaterally, and was able to receive a cochlear implant at the age of 10 in her native, Colombia. Her sound processor stopped working entirely two years ago.
Like many other cochlear implant users, Catherine did not have insurance to cover the replacement. Since then, she has lived in silence for 2 years. During that time, it was challenging to be connected to her family and to provide an optimal communication environment for her son.
After being referred to us by Fundacion de Colombianos en Colorado, Catherine was able to be seen and have her cochlear implant sound processor replaced by the Marion Downs Center team with support from Alex from Med EL, a cochlear implant company.”
Thank you to Dr. Belanger and Dr. Peterson for being such attentive and caring audiologists to all MDC clients!
Kabul Evacuee Receives Hearing Aids at the MDC
Bilal's family were among the 80,000+ evacuees who arrived in the United States after the fall of Kabul in 2021. In Afganistan, Bilal struggled at home and in school. When he received his hearing aids, Bilal's parents noticed a big difference in his confidence and ability to communicate with others.
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