02/05/2026
February 2-8 is Tinnitus Awareness Week.
* Tinnitus is very common and effects around 50 million people in the US.
* Tinnitus doesnât have a single universal âcure,â but it can often be treated and managed successfully.
* Treatment options can include the following: treat the underlying issue, hearing aids (most effective treatment), sound therapy/masking, tinnitus retraining therapy, and stress management.
If you would like to learn more information:
Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of Iowa hosts the University of Iowa Tinnitus Education and Support group, led by associate professor Julie Jeon. The group, which is centered on providing evidence-based tinnitus education and support, recently received a grant from the American Tinnitus Association.
The group meets online at 9 a.m. on the second Wednesday of every month. Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3Z36LVO