Some recent changes to regulations around OTC hearing aids in the US has created some buzz in Canada.
At SAC, we feel this topic is timely and deserves attention. We feel strongly that any coverage on the subject should be based on information sourced from experts in the field.
Audiologists are the leaders in hearing health, which may or may not include OTC hearing aids. SAC advocates for equitable access to hearing health care that is individualized, safe, and effective. This requires the expertise audiologists provide at the highest level of training and quality of care.
CBC Canada approached SAC for our feedback on this important topic. This afternoon (October 21st) tune into CBC Radio in your city to hear Julia Kennedy, (SAC Director of Audiology) or Jerri-Lee McKay (Audiologist, former SAC Board Chair) discuss OTC Hearing Aids and what this could mean for Canada.
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| NEW BRUNSWICK – Shift Vanessa Vander Valk – Host Twitter: @ShiftNB https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-83-shift-nb |
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| HALIFAX – Mainstreet Jeff Douglas – Host Twitter(show): @Mainstreethfx (Halifax Mainstreet) https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-37-mainstreet-ns |
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| CHARLOTTETOWN — Mainstreet PEI Matt Rainnie – Host/Producer Twitter show/host: @mattrainniecbc https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-130-mainstreet-pei |
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| EDMONTON – Radio Active HOST: Jessica Ng https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-52-radio-active |
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| CAPE BRETON (SYDNEY) – Mainstreet Wendy Bergfeldt – Host/Producer Twitter: @Mainstreet_CB https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-36-mainstreet-cape-breton |
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| WHITEHORSE – Airplay Dave White – Host Twitter: @yukonradiodave https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-81-airplay |
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| YELLOWKNIFE – Trail’s End – Host Lawrence Nayally Twitter: @lawrence316 https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-195-trail-s-end |
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| WINNIPEG – Up to Speed Host – Faith Fundal https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-111-up-to-speed |
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| SASKATCHEWAN – Afternoon Edition Garth Materie – Host Twitter: @afternoonCBC https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-103-the-afternoon-edition-sask |
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| KELOWNA – Radio West Host: Sarah Penton Twitter show: @cbcradiowest https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-96-radio-west |
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| VANCOUVER – On the Coast Gloria Macarenko – Host Twitter: @CBCOnTheCoast https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-46-on-the-coast |
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| QUEBEC CITY – Breakaway Host: Alison Brunette Twitter: @cbcbreakaway https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-79-breakaway |
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| TORONTO – Here and Now Gill Deacon – Host Twitter: @CBCHereandNow https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-82-here-and-now-toronto |
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| WHITEHORSE – Airplay Dave White – Host Twitter: @yukonradiodave https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-81-airplay |
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| VICTORIA – All Points West Host – Kathryn Marlow or Rohit Joseph Twitter: @allpointswestbc https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-93-all-points-west |
