Better Hearing Workshop
2019-08-26 14:30 - 16:00, 2019-09-30 14:30 - 16:00, 2019-10-28 14:30 - 16:00, 2019-11-25 14:30 - 16:00, 2020-01-27 14:30 - 16:00, 2020-02-24 14:30 - 16:00, 2020-03-30 14:30 - 16:00, 2020-04-27 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | UNC Hearing and Communication Center, 6015 Farrington Road, Suite 103, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517
Join us for an interactive aural rehabilitation workshop, where you and your communication partner will learn about the anatomy/physiology of hearing loss, updates in hearing technology and important communication strategies.
Reserve your spot at the workshop today by contacting our office: 919-493-7980. Space is limited!

Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids: Where Are We Now?
2019-09-10 13:30 - 14:30 | NC
Join Dr. Nancy McKenna for an informative presentation on OTC hearing devices. Dr. McKenna will cover the pros and cons of these controversial hearing devices, as well the current legislation surrounding hearing care. Come and find out what you need to know about direct to consumer hearing solutions.

Contact our office for more details: 919-493-7980.

Free Hearing Screening at the Cedars
2019-09-25 09:00 - 11:00 | NC
Concerned about your hearing? Want your ears checked for earwax? The UNC Hearing and Communication Center is partnering with the Cedars to provide free hearing screenings and consultations. This hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. The audiologist will examine your ears for ear wax and provide appropriate recommendations.
Time and location at the Cedars TBD. Contact our office to secure your hearing screening appointment: 919-493-7980.

Better Hearing Workshop - at Carol Woods
2019-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Carol Woods, 750 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Join us for an interactive aural rehabilitation workshop, where you and your communication partner will learn about the anatomy/physiology of hearing loss, updates in hearing technology and important communication strategies.
For more information, contact our office: 919-493-7980.

Free Hearing Screening at Carol Woods
2019-10-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Carol Woods, 750 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Concerned about your hearing? Want your ears checked for earwax? The UNC Hearing and Communication Center is partnering with Carol Woods to provide free hearing screenings and consultations. This hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. The audiologist will examine your ears for ear wax and provide appropriate recommendations.
Contact our office to reserve your screening appointment: 919-493-7980.

Brain Health Academy
2019-10-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
Join Dr. Patrica Johnson as she speaks on Healthy Hearing & Cognition as part of the Orange County Department on Aging‘s popular Brain Health Academy Series. The presentation will focus on types of hearing loss, assistive technology and how hearing connects to the brain.

Free Hearing Screenings at UNC Northwest Cary Wellness Center
2019-11-06 09:00 - 11:00 | UNC Northwest Cary Wellness Center, 350 Stonecroft Lane, Cary, NC, 27519, United States
The UNC Hearing and Communication Center is happy to partner with the UNC Wellness Centers. We will be providing free hearing screenings and consultations at their Northwest Cary location.
Concerned about your hearing? Want your ears checked for earwax? This hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. The audiologist will examine your ears for ear wax and provide appropriate recommendations.
Contact the UNC Hearing and Communication Center (919-493-7980) to reserve your screening appointment or simply come by screening station the day of.

Free Hearing Screenings at the UNC Meadowmont Health & Wellness Expo
2019-11-09 09:00 - 12:00 | UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont, 100 Sprunt Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
The UNC Hearing and Communication Center is happy to partner, once again, with the UNC Meadowmont Wellness Center for their annual Health & Wellness Expo. We will be providing free hearing screenings and consultations.
Concerned about your hearing? Want your ears checked for earwax? This hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. The audiologist will examine your ears for ear wax and provide appropriate recommendations.
Contact the UNC Hearing and Communication Center (919-493-7980) to reserve your screening appointment or simply come by our Expo booth the day of.

Free Hearing Screenings at UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont
2019-11-22 13:00 - 15:00 | UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont, 100 Sprunt Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
The UNC Hearing and Communication Center is happy to partner with the UNC Wellness Centers. We will be providing free hearing screenings and consultations at their Meadowmont location.
Concerned about your hearing? Want your ears checked for earwax? This hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. The audiologist will examine your ears for ear wax and provide appropriate recommendations.
Contact the UNC Hearing and Communication Center (919-493-7980) to reserve your screening appointment or simply come by screening station the day of.

The Brain-Ear Connection: Understanding Hearing’s Relationship with Cognitive Health - Galloway Ridge Presentation
2019-12-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Galloway Ridge, 3000 Galloway Ridge, Pittsboro, NC, 27312
Welcome, Galloway Ridge Community! Come learn about the research behind the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Dr. Patricia Johnson will discuss the mechanisms behind the correlation and practical ways you can improve your communication – and in turn, your brain health.

The presentation will be held in the Chapin Auditorium at Galloway Ridge.

Over-the-Counter Hearing Devices Presentation - Chapel Hill Striders
2020-01-16 08:30 - 09:30 | The Weathervane, 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
You’re invited to Walk and Learn! Dr. Patricia Johnson will be providing and interactive presentation on Over-the-Counter hearing devices to the Chapel Hill Striders Club. Following the Striders’ scheduled morning walk, Dr. Johnson will speak to the Club during their shared breakfast at the Weathervane in University Place.

Contact Latonya Brown with Orange County Dept of Aging with questions regarding the event.

Over-the-Counter Hearing Devices Presentation - Hillsborough Striders
2020-01-21 08:30 - 09:30 | Hillsborough Walmart, 501 Hampton Pointe B, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
You’re invited to Walk and Learn! Dr. Patricia Johnson will be providing and interactive presentation on Over-the-Counter hearing devices to the Hillsborough Striders Club. Following the Striders’ scheduled morning walk, Dr. Johnson will speak to the Club during their shared breakfast in the employee lunch room at the Walmart in Hillsborough.

Contact Latonya Brown with Orange County Dept of Aging with questions regarding the event.

Free Hearing Screenings at the Passmore Center
2020-01-23 10:00 - 13:30 | Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
Concerned about your hearing? Want your ears checked for earwax? The UNC Hearing and Communication Center is partnering with the Orange County Department on Aging to provide free hearing screenings and consultations. This hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. The audiologist will examine your ears for ear wax and provide appropriate recommendations.
Contact the Orange County Department on Aging to secure your hearing screening appointment. Screenings will be held in the Art Room.

Free Hearing Screenings at the Seymour Center
2020-01-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
Concerned about your hearing? Want your ears checked for earwax? The UNC Hearing and Communication Center is partnering with the Orange County Department on Aging to provide free hearing screenings and consultations. This hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. The audiologist will examine your ears for ear wax and provide appropriate recommendations.
Contact the Orange County Department on Aging to secure your hearing screening appointment. Screenings will be held in the Ashe Room.

Hearing Aids & Hearing Aid Manufacturers: What are the REAL differences between them?
2020-02-17 12:30 - 13:30 | UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont, 100 Sprunt Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
Hearing aids are tiny devices that make big differences in peoples’ lives– but how do you know which one is right for you? Our discussion will take you on a journey through the hearing aid selection process that our Doctors of Audiology go through every day. We will discuss similarities and differences between different manufacturers and styles of hearing aids to give you a greater understanding of what REALLY matters when selecting hearing aids. This program will be led by Sara Burge, 4th year Doctoral Extern and Caitlyn Whitson, AuD, of UNC Hearing and Communication Center.
Meadowmont: Monday, February 17, 12:30-1:30 pm
NW Cary: Monday, February 24, 12:30-1:30 pm
Interested participants can register for this FREE program by contacting the UNC Wellness Centers at Meadowmont at (919) 966-5500 or UNC Wellness Centers at NW Cary at 919-957-5900. You can also sign up by visiting the front desk. Space is limited.

Hearing Aids & Hearing Aid Manufacturers: What are the REAL differences between them?
2020-02-24 12:30 - 13:30 | UNC Northwest Cary Wellness Center, 350 Stonecroft Lane, Cary, NC, 27519, United States

Hearing Loss Across the Lifespan Presentation
2020-03-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Hilton Garden Inn RDU, 1500 RDU Center Dr, Morrisville, NC, 27560, United States
Dr. Patricia Johnson is delighted to be speaking at the Wake Chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) monthly meeting. She will be providing an overview of hearing management and technology across the lifespan. Join us for this interactive presentation and discussion!

Free Hearing Screenings at the Passmore Center
2020-04-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
Concerned about your hearing? Want your ears checked for earwax? The UNC Hearing and Communication Center is partnering with the Orange County Department on Aging to provide free hearing screenings and consultations. This hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. The audiologist will examine your ears for ear wax and provide appropriate recommendations.
Contact the Orange County Department on Aging to secure your hearing screening appointment.

Free Hearing Screenings at the Seymour Center
2020-04-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516

Understanding Hearing Loss and How Masks Impact EVERYONE’s Communication
2020-05-12 13:30 - 15:00 | NC

Virtual Better Hearing Workshop
2021-04-07 16:00 - 17:00 | NC
“Do You Hear What I Hear? Understanding Tinnitus Management
The CDC estimates that nearly 50 million Americans experience some form of tinnitus, or ringing in the ears (ata.org). Tinnitus is often likened to a candle in a room: when it’s bright you hardly notice it’s there, but when it’s dark the candle is quite noticeable. There are hundreds of proposed treatment and management strategies for tinnitus: many of which have little scientific evidence backing their efficacy.

In April’s 30-minute webinar, we will explore the theorized etiologies of tinnitus and current evidence-based management strategies. A Zoom link will be sent out to our patients via email and posted to our Facebook page about one week before the event.
Contact our clinic if you would like information or would like to attend: 919-493-7980.

Better Hearing Webinar: Hearing Loss Prevention & Auditory Training
2021-05-05 16:00 - 17:30 | NC
Mark your calendars for Wednesday May 5, 2021 at 4:00pm.

Being able to communicate effectively with others is vital to our Quality of Life. Recent research has uncovered an association between untreated hearing loss and social isolation, depression, and cognitive decline. So what can we do to not only treat hearing loss, but improve hearing abilities and prevent future decline? As part of Better Hearing & Speech Month, this month’s 30-minute Better Hearing Webinar will focus on tips for improving hearing acuity now and for the future. We hope you will join us for this informative, evidence-based discussion.
Access our webinar on the day of the event by clicking the link below or copy & paste it into your web browser. When prompted, type in the passcode: [REDACTED]
https://zoom.us/j/99856325492?pwd=[REDACTED]

Alternatively, you may use the Meeting ID and passcode below for access from your desktop or mobile Zoom account.
Meeting ID: 998 5632 5492
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Or dial in to: (888) 475 4499 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 998 5632 5492
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you need immediate assistance logging in on the day of the event, first check that you have used the correct link or meeting ID and passcode, and then call our office at 919-493-7980. We will do our best to assist you with the staff available. You may also visit Zoom’s support website at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us and click “Contact Support” in the upper right-hand side of the screen to get help via live chat.
Please share this email with your friends and family! Not interested in this topic? Be on the lookout for next month’s session! Topics will change every month. If you have suggestions for topics, please email them to UNC-HCC@med.unc.edu
Yours in Better Hearing,
The UNC HCC Team

Virtual Better Hearing Webinar
2021-06-02 16:00 - 17:00 | NC
Be sure not to miss our next Better Hearing Webinar:
Hearing Aids: Which One is the Right One?

Mark your calendars for Wednesday June 2, 2021 at 4:00pm ET

Hearing technology is advancing exponentially and there are so many options available! Searching for the “right” hearing aid can be a daunting process. Join us for an inside look at the world’s top hearing aid manufacturers & the hearing aid selection process to find out what’s REALLY important when selecting a hearing aid & hearing healthcare provider.
Access our webinar on the day of the event by clicking the link below or copy & paste it into your web browser. When prompted, type in the passcode: [REDACTED]
https://zoom.us/j/93321509563?pwd=[REDACTED]

Alternatively, you may use the Meeting ID and passcode below for access from your desktop or mobile Zoom account.
Meeting ID: 933 2150 9563
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Or dial in to: 1-888-475-4499 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 933 2150 9563
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you need immediate assistance logging in on the day of the event, first check that you have used the correct link or meeting ID and passcode, and then call our office at 919-493-7980. We will do our best to assist you with the staff available. You may also visit Zoom’s support website at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us and click “Contact Support” in the upper right-hand side of the screen to get help via live chat.
Please share this email with your friends and family! Not interested in this topic? Be on the lookout for next month’s session! Topics will change every month. If you have suggestions for topics, please email them to UNC-HCC@med.unc.edu
Yours in Better Hearing,
The UNC HCC Team
