Charlotte, NC — Cochlear Americas is conducting a free hearing heath fair Saturday, May 14 in Charlotte, NC, and another in Raleigh on June 4. The fair is designed for those with hearing loss who may be struggling with hearing aids and may benefit from cochlear implant and bone anchored devices.
The event will include captioned informational sessions with experienced medical professionals from the greater Charlotte area, who will educate attendees about the causes of hearing loss.
Attendees will also learn about the latest available treatment options, including cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing solutions.
Beyond the science, attendees will also have a unique opportunity to meet cochlear implant users and hear their experiences with the devices.
The program schedule for the two events is as follows:
8:30 – 9:45 AM When Hearing Aids May No Longer Be Enough
How to know and what other solutions may be available.
Reimbursement overview.
Audience Q&A.
10:15 – 11:15 AM – Life With a Cochlear Implant
Learn about living with cochlear implants and hear inspirational stories of others who have successfully had their hearing restored with a cochlear implant. There will also be an audience Q&A.
11:45 AM – 1:30 PM – Surgeon and Cochlear Implant User Panel
Panel discussion with cochlear implant surgeons and cochlear implant users.
1:30 – 2:00 PM – Meet and Greet
One-on-one time with professionals and cochlear implant users.
The fair locations are:
The Westin Charlotte Hotel
601 South College St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(Free admission and parking will be validated at the event.)
The Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel
(off of 15-501 on Europa Dr)
One Europa Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
SOURCE: Cochlear Americas
