This section of our website includes health related information which is particularly relevant for persons who are Deaf, Deaf-blind and hard of hearing.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 technology Issues related to socialization and changes in group supports Issues related to heightened … Read more
Links and Attachments Communication Card infographic from the PA Dept of Health Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: third wave mindfulness and values-informed approach to managing COVID Mind (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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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.
Nowadays hearing aids are only worn by 10-20% of people who could actually benefit from them. It’s a shame really, as these marvels of modern technology have come along way from their humble beginnings. Our latest Infographic looks at this incredible evolution from the Ear Trumpet to the ground breaking In-Ear Amplifiers. Source & embedded … Read more
This article outlines important things to consider about telecommunication for individuals who are Hard of Hearing.
Hearing Loss Association of America presents information about how to identify hearing loss, possible causes of hearing loss, options for intervention and strategies to improve communication.
Healthbridges website offers information about self advocacy and tips for empowerment in the health care setting. Learn more about birth control options as a way of taking control of your health and your future from Christine Gannon who is from the Sexuality Program for the Deaf at Planned Parenthood in Southeastern Pennsylvania.