100 + Cochlear Implants in Manitoba
There have been over 100 cochlear implant surgeries in Manitoba since the program was announced three years ago in 2011. CHHA Manitoba Chapter was instrumental... Read more
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Vertigo – Understanding and Diagnosing Inner-ear Balance Disorders
CBC published a detailed article by multimedia journalist Meredith Levine in October 2014 about the challenges of diagnosing and treating inner-ear balance (vestibular) disorders. Among... Read more
CHHA Leaders in Action
Gladys Nielsen, volunteer office manager and Past President of CHHA Manitoba Chapter was recently featured in “I Listen“, CHHA’s weekly news-brief/newsletter. Click on the following... Read more
Bats Using Ear Trumpets?
The Costa Rican Spix disc-winged bat is very small animal that lives in near total darkness. The creatures depend largely on their hearing to navigate,... Read more
Living With Hearing Loss Program – NEW!
A new ten-week session of the Living With Hearing Loss program runs on Thursday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. from October 2nd until December 4th.... Read more
Disability Claims Denied – Lengthy Waits for Appeals
In a June 12, 2014 story the Globe and Mail reports that thousands of people who have been denied disability benefits are made to wait... Read more
CHHA 2014 National Conference Report by Roz Sutley
The Canadian Hard of Hearing National Conference was held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto May 22nd to May 24th this year. Thanks... Read more
T9-1-1 Service is Now Available in Manitoba
WINNIPEG, Manitoba: June 5, 2014 – MTS announced today that members of the deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech impaired (DHHSI) community can... Read more
Newborn Hearing Screening in Canada
A CBC on-lines news report published March 26, 2014 identifies shortcomings in newborn hearing screening in most provinces. Click the link below to read the... Read more
Coping With Hearing Loss Info Sessions
Hearing loss affects our ability to communicate effectively at home, at play, and at work. CHHA Manitoba Chapter invites you to attend one of the... Read more