LEWISTON — “Have You Heard?” will be the topic of two Central Maine Medical Center Accenting Your Health presentations set for January.

Audiologists David Jardine and Elizabeth Jardine of the Hearing Source at Central Maine Medical Center will discuss advancements in hearing health care in recent years.

Advanced diagnostic testing, technological innovations and advances in treatment have led to significant improvements in care for those with hearing issues. In their hour-long presentations, the Jardines will highlight some of the advances in hearing health care, including treatment for hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders. A segment of the presentation will highlight new hearing aid technology, exclusively available at the Hearing Source.

Elizabeth Jardine earned her doctor of audiology degree from Central Michigan University. She is certified by the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a member of the American Academy of Audiology.

Prior to joining the Hearing Source clinical staff, she worked as a clinical audiologist with Kaiser Permanente in Sacramento, Calif. At Kaiser, she provided hearing testing for adults and children, as well as advanced testing and treatment for balance disorders of the inner ear.

David Jardine earned his doctor of audiology degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is certified by the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a member of the American Academy of Audiology.

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Prior to joining the Hearing Source, he was clinic director for the University of the Pacific Hearing and Balance Center in Stockton, Calif. He provided diagnostic and rehabilitation services for people with hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders.

The Hearing Source audiology clinic recently opened at Central Maine Medical Center. The center offers patients of all ages care for ear and hearing disorders.

There is no cost for attending the presentation.

The program will be presented at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, and again at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13. Both programs will be held in Chairmen’s Rooms A and B on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building, adjacent to Central Maine Medical Center.

Those interested in attending either of the programs should register in advance by calling 795-8448, e-mailing prevention@cmhc.org, or registering online atwww.cmmc.org.

Interpreter services are available upon advance request.


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