Hearing loss and injuries are common issues for service members and veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs says hearing problems are among the most common service-connected disabilities.
From sudden hearing loss to noise trauma, innovative tools help military healthcare professionals treat common hearing injuries that threaten force readiness.
Why It Matters
With hearing loss common in the armed forces, optimizing diagnosis and treatment is critical for supporting personnel through every phase of their service.
The big picture
The Hearing Center of Excellence’s mission is to ensure a skilled, responsive medical workforce ready to tackle military hearing health. Advances include
- Updated guidance for managing sudden deafness and noise-induced hearing loss
- Superior education of providers, active-service members, and veterans. For example, interactive 3D ear models illustrate ear anatomy and a variety of common conditions.
- Improved tinnitus screening aids sudden hearing loss diagnosis.
- Rapid referral to audiology for noise trauma to curb permanent damage.
The takeaway
From enlistment to retirement, safeguarding service members' hearing supports their success and quality of life.
Schedule a free hearing screening
Hearing loss is typically gradual and not benign. Untreated, it increases your risk of falling, cognitive decline, and dementia.
Check your hearing health with a free, 15-minute hearing screening by an audiologist.
Call 708-599-9500 to schedule yours.
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Don't let untreated hearing loss threaten your health and happiness.
