Speech and Hearing Center: Cochlear Implant Services
Project Description:
Complete services for cochlear implant recipients include pre-implant assessment and counseling, surgical implantation (by a board certified otolaryngologist who specializes in cochlear implants)and post-implant mapping and counseling.
Candidates include pediatric and adult hearing impaired individuals who receive little-to-no benefit from traditional hearing aids.
WIHD hosts Westchester' Rockland, and Putnam's first/only Cochlear Implant Support group (held by/for implant recipients).
Anticipated outcome for all recipients is to provide state-of-the-art implant services in order to improve the individuals' overall communication abilities.
Keyword(s):
cochlear implants, deafness, candidacy criteria
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County, State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A