Author: Cara Lippitt

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Child with Goldenhar syndrome proudly shows off Baha 5 Sound Processor, continually choosing courage over fear

Child with Goldenhar syndrome proudly shows off Baha 5 Sound Processor, continually choosing courage over fear

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“I was born premature with more than ten birth defects, one of them being left microtia and atresia. I could hear normally on my right side but was missing my left ear and ear canal. All my unusual features resulted in a diagnosis of Goldenhar syndrome that came with a nearly four-month stay in the … Continued

Woman with adult-onset hearing loss gets cochlear implant and tattoo to commemorate new hearing

Woman with adult-onset hearing loss gets cochlear implant and tattoo to commemorate new hearing

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“I grew up as a person with normal hearing, but in 2013, at the age of 44, I began to notice that my hearing was not as good as it used to be. It got bad enough that I decided to have my hearing tested. I was shocked to find out that I had adult-onset … Continued

After hearing loss from meningitis, artist Cai is thankful his cochlear implant provides access to hear and be heard

After hearing loss from meningitis, artist Cai is thankful his cochlear implant provides access to hear and be heard

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“When I was 8 years old, I had a profound hearing loss from meningitis. I remember as a young boy that it only took a few days before I was confirmed as having a profound hearing loss. At such a young age, I confess that I wasn’t bothered by my lack of hearing and didn’t … Continued

Parents are determined that child’s congenital hearing loss will be the reason he succeeds

Parents are determined that child’s congenital hearing loss will be the reason he succeeds

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“Luke was born with mild to moderate hearing loss from the connexin 26 gene mutation in October of 2008. The infant hearing screening is what first caught his hearing issues and by December that same year he had his first set of hearing aids. He then progressed to being profoundly deaf first in his right … Continued

13-year-old Ella talks about the difference cochlear implants made in her life

13-year-old Ella talks about the difference cochlear implants made in her life

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“My name is Ella and I was born in 2007 in Woodbridge, Virginia. I was a perfectly healthy baby with no complications during pregnancy or birth, but doctors quickly discovered that I had 100 percent bilateral hearing loss. I was, and still am, the first person in my family to be deaf. We did lots … Continued

College student transitions from hearing aids to bilateral cochlear implants

College student transitions from hearing aids to bilateral cochlear implants

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“Having a hearing loss is like a roller coaster. You have your ups and downs in many situations, whether it’s going to a restaurant, sitting in the classroom or simply having a conversation with a friend. I have faced adversity due to my hearing loss ever since I was born with severe to profound bilateral … Continued

Nurse switches to Cochlear after decades with different cochlear implant company

Nurse switches to Cochlear after decades with different cochlear implant company

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“When I was just six months old, I lost my hearing from an adverse reaction to a bad batch of vaccines. After five years of my family adjusting to a new way of life, I was implanted with a cochlear implant from another company. Though this hearing solution worked for me for almost two decades, … Continued

From learning she was a candidate for cochlear implants to going bilateral, woman gains new life

From learning she was a candidate for cochlear implants to going bilateral, woman gains new life

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“I look back over the years and recall when I first realized I was losing my hearing in my early 30s. Knowing that my grandma, mother and sister had all experienced severe hearing loss, it was obvious that it wasn’t something that would go away. At first, I wore a hearing aid in my right … Continued

Parents feel empowered to advocate for their child with ANSD with Cochlear by their side

Parents feel empowered to advocate for their child with ANSD with Cochlear by their side

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“My heart sank slowly into the pit of my stomach as I stared blankly through the audiologist while she explained that our infant son had auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD), and we needed to learn sign language. Every moment of our traumatic four-month NICU experience flashed before my eyes. I teared up, looked down at … Continued

Learn how cochlear implant helped woman with hearing loss caused by Meniere’s disease

Learn how cochlear implant helped woman with hearing loss caused by Meniere’s disease

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“I lost my hearing as a result of Meniere’s disease. I began having vertigo attacks when I was 37, and each attack slowly deteriorated my hearing. I was told at that time that my hearing loss was permanent and there was nothing, not even hearing aids, that could help me. I was left to simply … Continued

Artist with hearing loss gains independence after getting cochlear implant

Artist with hearing loss gains independence after getting cochlear implant

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“My journey as a hearing-impaired person began when it was discovered I had a severe to profound hearing loss at 3 ½ years old before a tonsillitis operation. The attending ear, nose and throat doctor (ENT)  noticed that I was not responding to voices. He tested me on the spot with a tuning fork and … Continued

Cochlear recipient artwork enriches the walls of the Cochlear North American headquarters

Cochlear recipient artwork enriches the walls of the Cochlear North American headquarters

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As the saying by Harvey Fierstein goes, “art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate.” So then, what better way to decorate a new office space than with pieces of artwork that do just that? The Cochlear team is continually inspired by the strength and resilience of cochlear implant recipients. … Continued

Cochlear partners with AG Bell to help parents of children with hearing loss through the AG Bell Parent Support Line

Cochlear partners with AG Bell to help parents of children with hearing loss through the AG Bell Parent Support Line

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At Cochlear, we recognize the emotional journey that many families take when their child is first identified with hearing loss.  Because of this, Cochlear is proud to partner with AG Bell to sponsor their Parent Support Line, which provides valuable resources and support to families on their hearing journey.  We had a moment to connect … Continued

Cochlear implants gave Tyler the confidence to explore opportunities he never thought possible

Cochlear implants gave Tyler the confidence to explore opportunities he never thought possible

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“When I was a 3-year-old toddler, I was diagnosed with hearing loss with no known cause. My hearing loss was classified as moderate to severe, so at the age of 4, I was fitted with my first pair of analog hearing aids. Fast forward to age 11, I woke up while camping one morning and … Continued

Graduate student reflects upon the life-changing influence of receiving bilateral cochlear implants

Graduate student reflects upon the life-changing influence of receiving bilateral cochlear implants

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“We are the measure of our relative growth. How one overcomes obstacles and grows as a person shows their actual capacity, regardless of the starting situation. I was not provided with an adequate starting hand. Yet, I have repeatedly proven that I can overcome adversity irrespective of its nature and magnitude. A bumpy road to … Continued

Child with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder soars with cochlear implants

Child with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder soars with cochlear implants

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“Leighton’s diagnosis began at birth when she failed her newborn hearing screening. After many months of testing and travelling to multiple specialists, she was diagnosed with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD). Her MRI revealed both of her auditory nerves were small, which caused her severe to profound hearing loss. It soon became clear that hearing … Continued

After hearing loss from vasculitis, cochlear implants brought the old Melody back from isolation

After hearing loss from vasculitis, cochlear implants brought the old Melody back from isolation

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“My father was a career Air Force officer, so I was raised on military bases all over the world. I had hearing at birth and was able to enjoy many childhood experiences which shaped my personality and life. I was a ballet dancer from age 5, played the piano and clarinet, and participated in many … Continued

New online tool available to check hearing aid performance, help support those who may benefit from a cochlear implant

New online tool available to check hearing aid performance, help support those who may benefit from a cochlear implant

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Lone Tree, Colo. (Sept. 9, 2020) — Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH), the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, is encouraging adults with hearing loss to utilize the Cochlear Hearing Aid Check, a new, free online tool that launches broadly this Healthy Aging Month. The tool allows adults with hearing aids who are struggling to hear … Continued

Woman’s hearing loss leads to a lifetime of giving back as a pediatric audiologist

Woman’s hearing loss leads to a lifetime of giving back as a pediatric audiologist

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“If you had told my mom 35 years ago that I would grow up to become both a pediatric audiologist and a classically trained chef she never would have believed you. At that time, I was diagnosed with mild hearing loss secondary to enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome (EVAS)/Pendred syndrome. My mom was told that I … Continued

Find out why cochlear implants are the standard of care for advanced adult hearing loss

Find out why cochlear implants are the standard of care for advanced adult hearing loss

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The World Health Organization estimates that globally there are 466 million people with a disabling hearing loss. If left untreated, by 2050 this is expected to rise to over 900 million or 1 in 10 people. To address this critical health and quality of life issue, a landmark paper was published in the Journal of … Continued

Child with progressive hearing loss receives cochlear implants and speech recognition

Child with progressive hearing loss receives cochlear implants and speech recognition

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“When Ava Marie was born, she failed her newborn hearing test, but we were told that was common in a newborn born via C-section. When she was 1 month old, she passed and we were told everything was normal. Around 10 months, Ava started to show signs of developmental delays. She started therapy around one … Continued