Safety, Health, and Wellness

  • 2/23 Listen Up- World Hearing Hearing Day is March 3rd

    Tune in March 3rd when the World Health Organization launches the World Report on Hearing as a global call to action on World Hearing Day March 3, 2021.

    The theme of the World Hearing Day is:  Hearing care for ALL!!

    • Good hearing and communication are important at all stages of life
    • Hearing loss (and related ear diseases) can be avoided through preventative actions such as: protection against loud sounds; good ear care practices and immunization.
    • Hearing loss (and related ear diseases) can be addressed when it is identified in a timely manner and appropriate care sought
    • People at risk of hearing loss should check their hearing regularly
    • People having hearing loss (or related ear diseases) should seek care from a health care provider

    To participate in raising awareness visit:  https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-hearing-day/2021


     

    For more information, contact: Thomas Hinchey Au.D. Speech,Language and Hearing Sciences Department at thomas.hinchey@uconn.edu