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National Audiology Awareness Month

The Academy is dedicated to advancing the profession through increasing public awareness of audiology and the importance of hearing protection. Your grassroots efforts to educate the public locally will make a profound difference!

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Why See an Audiologist?

Audiologists are the primary health-care professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss and balance disorders in individuals of all ages from infants and teens to adults and the elderly.

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​Use Academy public resources to raise awareness about hearing and balance disorders, hearing protection, over-the-counter hearing aids, and more. Post these infographics on social media, in blogs, or distribute at your practice setting.

What Is Tinnitus?

Affecting approximately 30 million Americans, tinnitus is the perception of noises within the ears or head (e.g. ringing, buzzing, etc.) in the absence of an external sound. Learn more about tinnitus symptoms, causes, and the role of the audiologist.

Resources

Reaching the Media

The Academy has launched a national initiative to raise awareness of the field of audiology and the work of its members.

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Reaching Consumers

The Academy has consumer-friendly resources and information you can use with your patients and potential patients.

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Reaching Health-Care Providers

The Academy has resources to help you educate health-care providers about the role of audiologists.

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