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What happened to the first commercial cochlear implant recipient from Alaska? Learn about Bill’s story

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What happened to the first commercial cochlear implant recipient from Alaska? Learn about Bill’s story

What happened to the first commercial cochlear implant recipient from Alaska? Learn about Bill’s story

“I had meningitis when I was 5. I fell into a short coma f...
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A Nucleus 22 implant recipient receives a mega upgrade after three decades

A Nucleus 22 implant recipient receives a mega upgrade after three decades

Sonny & Cher’s “It’s the Little Things” was one ...
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The Cochlear Nucleus Kanso 2 Sound Processor wins gold at the Good Design Awards!

The Cochlear Nucleus Kanso 2 Sound Processor wins gold at the Good Design Awards!

This prestigious honor is given to products, services or projects that exceed th...
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Pro athlete lives a life full of hearing since adapting to her hearing implant

“Living with my hearing implant has become second nature. Most days, I forget ...
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A dad’s tips on caring for your child’s sound processor and accessories

A dad’s tips on caring for your child’s sound processor and accessories

Over the years they have refined their tactics Calendar rem...
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After struggling with hearing aids alone, bimodal solution helps Leeolie enjoy music and conversation

After struggling with hearing aids alone, bimodal solution helps Leeolie enjoy music and conversation

“My name is Leeolie. I am currently 30 years old and I hav...
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Kanso 2 Sound Processor recipient with telescope

Teen with Cochlear Kanso 2 Sound Processor upgrade shares how next-generation technology keeps her reaching for the stars

Soli loves to stargaze – to see the universe through her t...
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One of the earliest cochlear implant recipients reflects on his life and careers as he celebrates a milestone birthday

One of the earliest cochlear implant recipients reflects on his life and careers as he celebrates a milestone birthday

“Around the age of 5, my parents first noticed that I had mild hearing loss in...
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After losing her hearing at an early age, successful businesswoman Torie hears with a cochlear implant

After losing her hearing at an early age, successful businesswoman Torie hears with a cochlear implant

“During my senior year of high school, my hearing began to...
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Cochlear implant recipients share their personal experiences with Nucleus 7 Sound Processors

Increasing Awareness The initial aim of the project was to increase awareness a...
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Nucleus 22 Implant recipient shares how Cochlear continues to support him today with his Nucleus 7 Sound Processor upgrade

Nucleus 22 Implant recipient shares how Cochlear continues to support him today with his Nucleus 7 Sound Processor upgrade

I was born with hearing loss about 27 years ago to hearing p...
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Options to self-pay for a cochlear sound processor upgrade

Options to self-pay for a cochlear sound processor upgrade

The Cochlear™ Nucleus® 7 and Kanso® 2 Sound Processors a...
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For 34 years, cochlear implants have enabled Ginger to have a successful career and support her family well into her 60s after having hearing loss in both ears

For 34 years, cochlear implants have enabled Ginger to have a successful career and support her family well into her 60s after having hearing loss in both ears

“Living with hearing loss was definitely difficult. Even t...
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After losing hearing due to addiction, motivational speaker Kay hears with cochlear implants

After losing hearing due to addiction, motivational speaker Kay hears with cochlear implants

“I'm a woman in sustained long-term recovery for over 10 y...
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Tips for learning to hear with your cochlear implant

Life is better with cochlear implants Debbie and Jeff Gifford have found “lif...
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Daughter reflects on mom’s life with Alzheimer’s disease and how cochlear implants helped her enjoy sound in her remaining years

Daughter reflects on mom’s life with Alzheimer’s disease and how cochlear implants helped her enjoy sound in her remaining years

“Silence. A word as a child Momma did not have to live with. The sound of the ...
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Retired teacher shares Kanso 2 Sound Processor upgrade experience and why he loves using the phone

Retired teacher shares Kanso 2 Sound Processor upgrade experience and why he loves using the phone

“I started to lose my hearing in my 50s. There was no dire...
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‘The Incredible Hulk’ Lou Ferrigno hears with a cochlear implant

‘The Incredible Hulk’ Lou Ferrigno hears with a cochlear implant

-‘It’s like I’m reliving my life,’ says Ferrigno abo...
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James discusses how cochlear implants have brought music back after struggling with hearing aids

James discusses how cochlear implants have brought music back after struggling with hearing aids

“At some point in the 10th grade, I realized I couldn’t ...
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Woman’s wedding coincidentally set for the same date as her cochlear implant anniversary

Woman’s wedding coincidentally set for the same date as her cochlear implant anniversary

“When my husband and I began planning our wedding back in ...
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Born with a recessive genetic mutation called GJB2/Connexin 26, cochlear implants help Jessica thrive

Born with a recessive genetic mutation called GJB2/Connexin 26, cochlear implants help Jessica thrive

“A year before I was born, my mom watched an episode of 60...

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Man with cochlear implants tells story of COVID-19 cruise ship outbreak and hospitalization

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