MED-EL USA

01/27/2026

The winter storm didn't stop MED-EL and our HearPeers team from coming to West Chester Township, Ohio, this past weekend!

Thank you to everyone who came out to connect with others, drink lots of coffee and learn more about what MED-EL can offer people with hearing loss. 👂

We're already looking forward to our next HearPeers Meetup! Stay tuned for future announcements. 💛

01/23/2026

Starting 2026 with a little time travel—MED-EL, circa 2016. 😎✨🔁

01/22/2026

: MED-EL was recently featured on ABC11 WTVD following our FDA approval for children as young as 7 months to receive MED-EL cochlear implants.

Currently, MED-EL is the only FDA-approved option for infants this young, helping provide earlier access to sound and support critical speech and language development. ❤

Take a look. 👀 👇

01/21/2026

🚨 HearPeers Meet-Up Alert! 🚨

Join us on January 26 in West Chester, Ohio, for an exciting community event where recipients come together to learn more about MED-EL technology and connect with others in the HearPeers community.

Register today to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4r03B0X

Cochlear implants and hearing solutions from MED-EL—helping children and adults with hearing loss.

01/20/2026

Please join us in a round of applause to Dr. Nancy Young for performing her first FLEX34 surgery! 👏

We’re so excited to see more surgeons across the country using FLEX34 to help those with larger cochleas access a fuller range of sound. ❤️

01/17/2026

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Today, we are especially thankful for our HearPeers Mentors, who continuously help guide individuals at the beginning of their hearing journey. 💪

If you or someone you know is considering a cochlear implant, our HearPeers Mentors are here to break it all down and provide understanding that only comes from personal experience.

Stay tuned this year as we highlight some of our incredible HearPeers Mentors across our social platforms. 🫶

01/16/2026

It’s almost time to put your pencils down! ✏️

The submission deadline for IDEASforEARS is TOMORROW!

If your child has a bright, innovative idea related to hearing technology, now’s the time to submit it to the IDEASforEARS competition. The winner will receive the opportunity to take the trip of a lifetime to MED-EL headquarters in Innsbruck, Austria. ✈️🌍

Past winning ideas include headphones with an integrated processor, AI, and Bluetooth; a USB plug-in that can record and transcribe school notes; and a solar-powered RONDO 3.

Feeling inspired? It's not too late! Show us what you’ve got. 😉👇

https://bit.ly/3I2Sd37

01/13/2026

Preserve your residual hearing with MED-EL.

In 2024, MED-EL became the first and only cochlear implant manufacturer with FDA approval for preserving functional residual hearing after implantation.

With our FLEX electrode design, candidates have the best opportunity to preserve their remaining hearing. 💪

Because every sound still matters. 🫶

01/08/2026

SONNET 3's compact design and safety features makes it the perfect hearing processor for your child.

With SONNET 3, parents or caregivers can:

✅ Choose extra wearing and fixation options
✅ Easily fit processor to smaller ears comfortably
✅Monitor your child’s hearing

Learn more about MED-EL's latest audio processor here: https://bit.ly/42cY1Pj

01/07/2026

Before activation, Lyra didn't know how much she'd been previously missing.

Now, she enjoys the sounds of everyday life, including the ticking of the clock and the sound of scurrying dog paws behind her. ⏰🐾

Discover what Lyra was missing—watch her story. 💛

01/06/2026

THERE ARE ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT! 🚀

The Ideasforears contest is open to ALL KIDS ages 6 to 12, and only requires 1 spark of imagination. Not sure how to submit? There are a couple of ways:

🎥 Video - Tell us all about your idea in 60 seconds.
📝 Picture - Draw or craft your idea.
📸 Photo - Take a picture of your design.
💻 Presentation - Create a digital slideshow presentation.

Don't miss the opportunity to have your child visit our HQ in Innsbruck, Austria this summer! ☀️✈️

Submit their idea today:

One idea can change lives and give you the chance to win a trip of a lifetime

12/30/2025

What makes IDEASforEARS so special?

It brings families with similar journeys together, creating space to connect, build friendships, and share meaningful experiences. 🌈

Watch below as parents from past participants share their favorite moments from their child’s hearing journey. 👇

Plus, don’t forget to submit your child’s idea to the IDEASforEARS competition by January 17 for a chance to connect with families from all over the world. 🌎

https://ideasforears.medel.com/submit-your-idea