Michigan Hears

Michigan Hears Michigan Hears is the patient support division of the Michigan Audiology Coalition (MAC)

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Awareness Day is held annually on April 4th to highlight a neurological condition tha...
04/05/2026

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Awareness Day is held annually on April 4th to highlight a neurological condition that affects how the brain interprets sound, despite normal hearing. It emphasizes that individuals with APD, affecting ~5% of school-age children, often struggle to understand speech in noisy

World Autism Month, held every April, aims to increase understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for people on the autism...
04/01/2026

World Autism Month, held every April, aims to increase understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for people on the autism spectrum. ๐Ÿงฉ๐Ÿ’™

Happy National Doctors Day!๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿป
03/30/2026

Happy National Doctors Day!๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿป

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurologi...
03/19/2026

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, organisations, and others around the world with the opportunity to recognise the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual.

Today is World Hearing Day! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿป
03/03/2026

Today is World Hearing Day! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿป

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, led annually by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) to educate the pub...
03/03/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, led annually by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) to educate the public, reduce stigma, and support survivors and their families. The campaign focuses on the 1.7 million Americans affected annually, highlighting prevention, treatment, and the โ€œMore Than My Brain Injuryโ€ initiative.

Today we celebrate International Cochlear Implant Day!! A life-changing innovation that provides access to sound for ind...
02/25/2026

Today we celebrate International Cochlear Implant Day!! A life-changing innovation that provides access to sound for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. ๐Ÿฆป

Cochlear implants are different from hearing aids โ€” they donโ€™t just amplify sound, they directly stimulate the auditory nerve, bypassing damaged hair cells in the cochlea.

โœจ Cochlear implant facts:
โ€ข Over 1 million people worldwide have cochlear implants.
โ€ข They can be implanted in children as young as 9โ€“12 months, supporting critical speech and language development.
โ€ข Many recipients report significant improvement in speech understanding, even in noise.
โ€ข Cochlear implants can be used in one ear (unilateral) or both ears (bilateral) for improved localization and clarity.

Early identification, intervention, and access to technology can make a lifelong difference. Today we celebrate the science, the sound, and the people whose lives are changed every day. ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐ŸŽถ

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Happy Valentineโ€™s Day from Michigan Hears! ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿฆป๐Ÿผ
02/14/2026

Happy Valentineโ€™s Day from Michigan Hears! ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿฆป๐Ÿผ

February 2-8th During Tinnitus Awareness Week, we recognize the impact tinnitus can have on quality of life and emphasiz...
02/02/2026

February 2-8th

During Tinnitus Awareness Week, we recognize the impact tinnitus can have on quality of life and emphasize the importance of evaluation, education, and evidence-based management options.

SAVE THE DATE! ๐Ÿ“… Join us at Texas Roadhouse on Monday, February 2, for a nationwide fundraiser supporting the American T...
01/28/2026

SAVE THE DATE! ๐Ÿ“…

Join us at Texas Roadhouse on Monday, February 2, for a nationwide fundraiser supporting the American Tinnitus Association! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿค  100% of the dayโ€™s profits from every meal will be donated to ATA. Dine out for a great cause!

Check out our goals for 2026! โœจ
01/20/2026

Check out our goals for 2026! โœจ

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East Lansing, MI

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