Penn State Health attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology Conference in King of Prussia, sponsoring student sessions and supporting the future of #audiology. Our team participated through presentations, panel discussions, and clinical insights on hearing and balance. 👂

National Speech-Language-Hearing Month raises awareness for communication disorders and the important roles of professionals providing life-changing treatment. We celebrate our excellent team of audiologists and speech-language pathologists caring for patients at @PennStHershey.

Join us! Deaf and Heard of Hearing Professional Networking Night on Tuesday, April 22 at Madlyn L. Hanes Library. Hosted by @PennStHershey Audiology and Family Connections for Language and Learning. RSVP to eblackburn@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

Carrie Reichwein, SLP, and Ellie Blackburn, AuD, conducted an informative session at the Orwigsburg Library on hearing and speech, providing free screenings for both. Additional screenings for all ages will be held on Tuesday, April 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 👂

Dr. Jill McClelland recently attended the Geriatric Scholars Program at @PennStHershey to speak on #hearingloss and inpatient amplifiers. Additionally, she met with teams from the Lehigh Valley Health Network to present, "Advocacy in Audiology: The Invested Audiologist."

Madison Cinnamo, AuD recently presented, "The Effects of Chemotherapy on Hearing (Ototoxicity) and General Tips on Hearing Health for Cancer Patients" to @SPOHNC_1, an organization dedicated to meeting the needs of head and neck cancer patients.

Rachel Purinton, AuD recently presented on #tinnitus and hyperacusis to the Lancaster County Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (@HLAA). Actively engaging in the community is an essential part of our team's mission.

Today is International Cochlear Implant Day. Celebrating the life-changing impacts cochlear implants have and their ability to give people access to the sounds of life. 🌎 #CIDay

Dr. Jill McClelland (@JillMcClelland8) joins a team of presenters on an upcoming free webinar with @PAAudiology and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology. Lobbying 101: AuDvocating for Public Policies that Advance Patient Care: https://t.co/cbmVvxcRig

It's Tinnitus Awareness Week! Do you perceive ringing or other noises without any external sound present? The audiology team at @PennStHershey can help, including Dr. Jackie Price, who has advanced training in #tinnitus retraining therapy: https://t.co/rVBe4oIS6S

Dr. Jackie Price, level II audiologist and tinnitus sub-specialty lead, recently earned her Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) certification. With this training, Dr. Price can treat #tinnitus and decreased sound tolerance using a neurophysiological model: https://t.co/YPmVd4W5F7

Dr. Ellie Blackburn appointed the 2025 South Central Professional Learning Committee's Coordinator through Early Hearing Detection and Intervention. She will organize and host educational meetings for #AuDs, ENTs, Early Interventionists, EDHI members, and others in the community.

American Sign Language classes provide an immersive experience for students at @PSUHarrisburg. Dr. Ellen Delp teaches ASL I and II, and interest is expected to grow as the college’s communication sciences and disorders program expands: https://t.co/DcImMaIqcf

Madison Cinnamo, Au.D., CCC-A, recently met with the Student Academy of Audiology at her alma mater, Towson University, as a guest speaker. During her presentation, she discussed her educational background, clinical experience, and why she chose to pursue a career in #audiology.

A successful team-building event was held by our Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Guest speakers included Heather Boyle and Mona Miliner from the leadership team, as well as a presentation from @Keystone_KHS Susquehanna Service Dogs: https://t.co/Z0vVa1Et87

This past week, Dr. Jill McClelland presented at the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology Annual Conference in Gettysburg. She discussed #audiology legislation and led the student sessions sponsored by Penn State Health. 👂 @PAAudiology

Congrats to Kris Clark, AuD, for completing certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation II from the American Institute of Balance. This advanced #training is geared towards differential diagnosis of complex diseases and disorders and management of chronic dizziness. @AcademyofAuD

Congratulations to our audiologist, Beth Reed, AuD, CCC-A, PASC who has earned her Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification from @AcademyofAuD. Dr. Reed's PASC designation indicates her specialized knowledge in #pediatric care, providing confidence to patients and families.

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. In the United States alone, communication disorders affect millions of children and adults. The @PennStHershey team encompasses a multi-disciplinary group of specialists including AuDs, ENTs, hearing instrument specialists, and SLPs.

Great work by Beth Reed, AuD, recently recognized as a 'Rising Star' for the Penn State Health Harrisburg region! 🌟 Beth joined the audiology team at @PennStHershey in 2022 and sees patients in Hershey, Harrisburg and Lancaster.