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April 30, 2025
Current Situation at Canadian Hearing Services Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) is currently experiencing a work stoppage as approximately 200 workers represented by CUPE 2073 are on strike across more than 25 locations in Ontario. The strike began after negotiations between CHS management and the union reached an impasse. According to […]
March 24, 2025
Did you know that over 1 billion young people between 12-35 years of age are at risk of permanent hearing loss from unsafe listening habits? Yes, that’s one billion, with a ‘B.’ The good news is that noise related hearing loss is completely preventable. So, you’re probably wondering, what can […]
March 1, 2025
This article was first published in the Vol. 12 Issue 3 2025 of Canadian Audiologist, the official publication of the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA). Why is February so Slow? If you work in an Audiology clinic, you may have noticed a recurring trend: January and February can be unusually […]
February 1, 2025
This article was first published in the Vol. 12 Issue 2 2025 of Canadian Audiologist, the official publication of the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA). Balancing Value and Competitiveness As an audiologist and clinic owner in Toronto, I find myself facing a dilemma that many healthcare providers encounter: how do […]
January 18, 2025
With such a wide variety of models, brands, features, and designs, the costs of hearing aids might vary significantly. A popular misconception is that a smaller device has improved functionality and a higher cost. However, the reality is that, with smaller hearing aids, you might need to compromise on battery […]
January 1, 2025
This article was first published in the Vol. 12 Issue 1 2025 of Canadian Audiologist, the official publication of the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA). As summer winds down and September approaches, families and students prepare for the back-to-school season. This often includes a checklist of health care appointments, like […]