Monthly Archives: January 2017

The Gift of Hearing Travels to Africa

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We’d like to introduce you to someone very special!

Meet Raheeg Abdelrahman, a four-year-old girl living in Sudan with her younger twin siblings, her mother, and her father, Eltahir.

Raheeg was born with bilateral Microtia and Atresia, and when her family couldn’t find a suitable hearing device in Sudan, they traveled to Egypt to meet with an audiologist who they hoped could help them find a solution. Unfortunately, the family was unable to find an affordable solution and were forced to return home without a device for Raheeg.

That’s when we heard about Raheeg and her family through our friends at the Ear Community and partnered with them to provide two Oticon Medical Ponto Plus hearing devices for her.

The devices were sent to Egypt where Raheeg was fitted with her devices with great results:

 “She can answer our call easily and surely this will help her to receive her lessons like other kids…it is difficult to get words to express my thanks but I say God bless you!

Please convey my deepest heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all of Oticon Medical staff for the help and support they provide to everybody in our Ear Community, and special thanks for Mr. Alan Raffauf, Tove Rosenbom, and Claus Frees Horneman…THANKS to YOU dear friends for giving me hope that my daughter can go to school, hearing sounds and practice her life like other kids.  Thank you for making my impossible dream become real!”

– Eltahir Abdelrahman

We’re honored to have had the opportunity to help provide the gift of hearing to another individual with hearing loss and are thankful for our friends at the Ear Community for sharing Raheeg’s story with us!

If you’d like to learn more about Raheeg and Microtia and Atresia, the Ear Community blog is a great resource!

The Power of Clarity – A Review of the Ponto 3 Power

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As members of our community begin to try the new Ponto 3 family of processors, we’re in awe with the positive change it’s making in patients’ lives. One such change occurred for William and his mother, Hannah Wood.

Below Hannah gives her own review of the Ponto 3 Power:

William has had these (Ponto 3 Powers) on soft band for 6 days. He’s nearly 6.

When asked, he says they are better than the Ponto Plus as he hears the whole sentence and doesn’t lose words like he used to. I’ve noticed that he doesn’t ask ‘what did you say?’ anymore too and says it isn’t louder but is much clearer to hear.

From my perspective, I’ve noticed he’s much better at hearing me when I am behind him/suboptimal placement. Before, if we weren’t already engaged, it was hard to get his attention from such a position but not now.

The biggest indicator I have thought is the TV! Before without the TV box connected (via Streamer), I set a limit to a volume of 24 (he would have it in the 40’s if unchecked). Now, he naturally sets it around 18 which is where I have it.

Overall it is clear he hears much better and we’re both very happy.

Interested in trying the Ponto 3 family of abutment-level processors? The Ponto 3 SuperPower processors are in stock and now available! Just click the button below to learn more.


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Audiology Online Webinar: Oticon Medical’s Ponto 3 Sound Processor Family: Proven Technology to Make Listening Easier

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Recently, Oticon Medical and Audiology Online hosted a webinar to describe the Ponto 3 family of sound processors in detail.

The webinar is led by Jaime Leigh Westbrook, AuD, an Audiological Trainer and Supporter based at Oticon Medical within Oticon Headquarters in Smørum Denmark. Jamie received her Au.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2011. She now develops and provides training for internal salespeople and supports customers worldwide.

Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:

  • Describe the fitting range and features of the Ponto 3 sound processors
  • Explain how Direct Sound Transmission and INIUM Sense Processing contribute to BrainHearing
  • Describe the importance of Output, Bandwidth and Clarity for BAHS patients

Click below to watch the full webinar.

 

To learn more about the Ponto 3 family of sound processors, click here to let us know, and we’ll connect with you.

An Inside Look Into the Ponto 3 SuperPower and Why Sound Matters

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Each year, Oticon Medical hosts a family advocate leadership weekend, where members of our community are invited to gather and share their stories, learn about advances in bone anchored hearing devices, and create lasting friendships.

This year, our advocates were given the opportunity to try our newest product, the Ponto 3 SuperPower.

Click the video below to hear their thoughts on the newest Ponto, and get an inside look into who Oticon Medical is and why sound matters.

We’d like to give a special thank you to our advocates for their continued support and participation in this video and making this community so impactful. To continue the conversation, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

If you’re interested in learning more about the Ponto 3 SuperPower, click the button below to be connected to a representative from our team.

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