This section of our website includes health related information which is particularly relevant for persons who are Deaf, Deaf-blind and hard of hearing.
Physical Health Related Articles
Hearing Aid Insurance Coverage for Children in the State of Pennsylvania
By: Suzanne Yoder, AuDDoctor of AudiologyProfessional Advisor for Healthbridge.info In the state of Pennsylvania, Medical Assistance (MA), also known as Medicaid, covers hearing aid for children that have a diagnosed hearing loss under the age of 21. Additionally, MA will cover the cost of earmolds, hearing aid batteries, hearing aid repair services and the professional service of…
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Protect Your Hearing
Learn more about finding ways to protect your hearing in these downloadable hearing safety resources that are published by the Center for Disease Control, National Institute of Health, American Academy of Audiology and Visit the Center for Disease Control, “Listen Up! Protect Your Hearing” page: https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hearing_loss/infographic/ Visit the National Institute of Health, National Institute on…
Changing Times in Mental Health Services for people who are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing
Dr. Kim MathosPsychiatrist Consultant to the HealthBridges Team For Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of hearing people there have been some uniquely complicated issues. We will divide these topics into the following topics/subheadings: The new broad use of telehealth in access to technologyIssues related to socialization and changes in group supportsIssues related to heightened anxiety from…
Resources during Covid-19 Pandemic
Links and Attachments Communication Card infographic from the PA Dept of HealthAcceptance and Commitment Therapy: third wave mindfulness and values-informed approach to managing COVIDMind (a UK non-profit): useful ‘Take care of your mental health and well being’ section including managing hand washing and anxiety, daily activities and anxiety more generally: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/NAMI guide: managing anxiety, being quarantined…
ASL video series about Usher syndrome
As many of you know, if you have ever searched the internet for information about Usher syndrome in American Sign Language (ASL), you won’t find much. You may find videos by individuals, sharing their personal stories but you won’t find a basic, educational series of videos about Usher syndrome all in one place. Right now, the…
Advanced Directive Care
Advance Care Planning is the process of making decisions now for what you would want in the future if you get sick. Dr. Julie Childers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center discusses this topic in the following health segment which is available in English and American Sign Language.