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    Explore "phonak" with insightful episodes like "The connection between hearing loss and physical well-being", "Ep 84: Hearing Aid Specialist Breaks Down Hearing Consultation", "Ep 83: Can My Hearing Problem Be Resolved (Flashback)", "Ep 81: Throwback Thursday To The Best Hearing Aids of 2021!" and "Ep 32: Hearing Aid News and Update" from podcasts like ""The Audiologist - A Phonak podcast", "Virtue Hearing Podcast", "Virtue Hearing Podcast", "Virtue Hearing Podcast" and "Virtue Hearing Podcast"" and more!

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    The connection between hearing loss and physical well-being

    The connection between hearing loss and physical well-being
    Learn how to improve the physical well-being of your clients by listening to our latest podcast episode. Jennifer Appleton Huber, Manager Scientific Audiology and Education at Phonak, welcomes Emily Urry, Senior Manager Digital Health Innovation at Sonova, and David Maidment, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Loughborough University UK, to update your knowledge.​

    Ep 84: Hearing Aid Specialist Breaks Down Hearing Consultation

    Ep 84: Hearing Aid Specialist Breaks Down Hearing Consultation

    Welcome to the Hearing Breakdown 👂
    Today, we’re going to take an in-depth look at a real-world consultation provided by Chris and his team over at the Virtue Hearing Aid Center. Watch as he diagnoses and treats a patient, and then prescribes a custom solution tailored for the lifestyle demands of the patient.

    Feel free to shoot Chris and team any questions or feedback below. 💬


    Chris Medina is the Owner and Hearing Aid Specialist at Virtue Hearing Aid Center. As a second-generation hearing aid specialist, he’s been working in the hearing aid world since he was 18, when his uncle invited him to apprentice at the family practice. Chris loved that he could combine his interest in technology with a desire to help people. Chris has seen what a difference hearing aids have made in his own family, and he’s eager to give other families that same experience.

    https://virtuehearing.com/
    (323) 530-0223
    Virtuehearingaidcenter@gmail.com

    Hours: Mon-Fri. 9-5PM, Weekends by Appointment Only

    Montebello Location: 134 S Montebello Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640
    Los Angeles Location: 434 East Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015

    Ep 83: Can My Hearing Problem Be Resolved (Flashback)

    Ep 83: Can My Hearing Problem Be Resolved (Flashback)
    A COMMON Myth is thinking that your hearing problem can't be solved and it's just naturally going to decline!
     
    If you feel have an issue with your hearing, make an appointment with a hearing care professional! There are many things that can be done to treat hearing loss, as long as you speak up. Plus, lots of hearing care professionals offer free hearing screening, so don’t be afraid to reach out to someone nearby. If you’re wondering whether hearing aids are right for you, we can help! Our contact information is listed below, and we'd love to help you with all your needs. If you're looking to learn more, be sure to check out our channel and subscribe for more content every week.
     
     
    https://virtuehearing.com/
    (323) 530-0223
    Virtuehearingaidcenter@gmail.com
     
    Montebello Location:
    134 S Montebello Blvd.
    Montebello, CA 90640
    Hours: Mon-Fri. 9-5PM,
    Weekends by Appointment Only
     
    Los Angeles Location:
    434 East Washington Blvd.
    Los Angeles, CA 90015

    Ep 81: Throwback Thursday To The Best Hearing Aids of 2021!

    Ep 81: Throwback Thursday To The Best Hearing Aids of 2021!
    It's Throwback Thursday!
    Since 2022 is just right around the corner we wanted to share the top hearing aids that we believe were available in the market this year.
    We can always appreciate where we are going when we know where we've been. The hearing aid space is constantly changing and we can't wait to share the exciting things coming next year.
    Hope you enjoy and as always if you'd like to try any of these hearing aids you can schedule an appointment at either one of our locations.
    (323) 530-0223
    Virtuehearingaidcenter@gmail.com
    Montebello Location: 134 S Montebello Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640
    Hours: Mon-Fri. 9-5PM, Weekends by Appointment Only
    Los Angeles Location: 434 East Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015

    Ep 32: Hearing Aid News and Update

    Ep 32: Hearing Aid News and Update

    In this episode Chris goes through the 3 technology levels of each hearing device (Basic, moderate, advanced). 

    Chris will go through what lifestyle goes with each technology level. 

    He is also offering $2,000 off hearing aids sold until the end of March 2020. 

     

    Starkey is coming out with new hearing aids called Livio AI Edge!

    It's a half shell and rechargable. It is also compatible with iPhone and Android. The hearing aid also comes with a case. This is the FIRST in the ear hearing aid that is rechargable

     

    The second new hearing aid is Phonak Virto BLACK. The main perk of this hearing aid is that it has streaming capabilities on both sides! It is also compatible with older phones. 

    (323) 530-0223

    CMedina@VirtueHearing.com

    https://virtuehearing.com/

     

    Ep 32 (Espanol): Noticias y actualizaciones sobre audífonos

    Ep 32 (Espanol): Noticias y actualizaciones sobre audífonos

    En este episodio, Chris pasa por los 3 niveles tecnológicos de cada dispositivo auditivo (básico, moderado, avanzado).

    Chris analizará el estilo de vida de cada nivel tecnológico.

    También está ofreciendo $ 2,000 de descuento en audífonos vendidos hasta fines de marzo de 2020.

     


    En este episodio, Chris pasa por los 3 niveles tecnológicos de cada dispositivo auditivo (básico, moderado, avanzado).

    Chris analizará el estilo de vida de cada nivel tecnológico.

    También está ofreciendo $ 2,000 de descuento en audífonos vendidos hasta fines de marzo de 2020.

    ¡Starkey está lanzando nuevos audífonos llamados Starkey Livio AI Edge!

    Es una media carcasa y recargable. También es compatible con iPhone y Android. El audífono también viene con un estuche. Este es el PRIMER audífono del oído que es recargable.

     


    En este episodio, Chris pasa por los 3 niveles tecnológicos de cada dispositivo auditivo (básico, moderado, avanzado).

    Chris analizará el estilo de vida de cada nivel tecnológico.

    También está ofreciendo $ 2,000 de descuento en audífonos vendidos hasta fines de marzo de 2020.

     


    ¡Starkey está lanzando nuevos audífonos llamados Livio AI Edge!

    Es una media carcasa y recargable. También es compatible con iPhone y Android. El audífono también viene con un estuche. Este es el PRIMER audífono del oído que es recargable

     


    El segundo audífono nuevo es Phonak Virto BLACK. ¡La ventaja principal de este audífono es que tiene capacidades de transmisión en ambos lados! También es compatible con teléfonos más antiguos.

     

    (323) 530-0223

    CMedina@VirtueHearing.com

    https://virtuehearing.com/

    We are no marriage counselors!

    We are no marriage counselors!
    In this episode of our podcast series on Family-Centered Care (FCC), Kris English, Professor Emeritus at the University of Akron, Ohio, USA, tackles difficult conversations and the emotional aspects of Family-Centered Care in audiological practice. How can difficult conversations be turned into therapeutic conversations? In discussion with Dr. Christine Jones, VP Audiology at Phonak US, Kris shares her personal FCC experience with her own family and gives practical tips on how to start involving family members and dealing with challenging communication situations.

    Why Family-Centered Care is not a time waster

    Why Family-Centered Care is not a time waster
    What’s the key benefit of Family-Centered Care (FCC) in audiological practice? For Joe Montano, Professor of Audiology at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA, it is clearly the ability to really understand communication issues within a family. He emphasizes that hearing loss not only affects the person with hearing loss but also every significant others. Listen to Joe share his clinical insights and views on FCC with Dr. Christine Jones, VP Audiology at Phonak US.

    No need for mixed feelings about Family-Centered Care

    No need for mixed feelings about Family-Centered Care
    In the first episode of our podcast on audiology, Dr. Christine Jones, VP Audiology at Phonak US, talks to Louise Hickson, Professor of Audiology at University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, and chair of the Phonak Family-Centered Care expert circle. Having researched the role of the family in hearing healthcare for many years, Louise knows: the involvement and support of families is critical for the successful management of hearing loss.