Audiologist attends conference
Dr. Judith L. Reese, of JC Audiology in Lutz, attended a conference in St. Joseph, Michigan, for hearing professionals from around the country and Canada. Presentations were focused on improving hearing aid patients’ experiences with the ever-changing technological developments in hearing devices.
The guest speaker was Dr. Gyl Kasewurm, of Professional Hearing Services, who discussed industry developments and best practices related to new technology, as well as quality consumer education.
“Hearing devices nowadays are the most complicated and sophisticated consumer electronic item that a person can buy,” Dr. Reese said, in a release.
“The best way to ensure that devisces are working optimally for the consumer is to make the ideal match of individual need, specific hearing impairments, with the right technology and ongoing professional adjustments,” Reese said.
Dr. Reese opened her practice, the first female-owned private practice audiology company in the greater Tampa area, in 2005.
Volunteer to drive for cancer patients
The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program provides patients in need with rides to treatment.
Drivers can donate their spare time to take patients to their cancer-related medical appointments.
Volunteer drivers must complete online training courses to prepare them for the role, and the American Cancer Society will screen each volunteer.
Requirements include: a good driving record; a current driver’s license; access to a safe and reliable vehicle; proof of adequate automobile insurance; schedule availability; and, regular desktop, laptop or tablet computer access.
For information on the transportation programs, visit Cancer.org/roadtorecovery, or call (800) 227-2345.
Hepatitis A can be prevented
According to the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County, Hepatitis A is a virus that is a vaccine-preventable form of infectious hepatitis.
Hepatitis A is contagious and can harm your liver.
Hepatitis A can be present for up to two weeks without symptoms, but during that time can be spread to others, usually when an uninfected person ingests food or water that has been contaminated with the feces of an infected person.
Symptoms usually start 2 weeks to 6 weeks after infection and last less than two months.
Common symptoms include stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, and yellow skin or eyes.
The best defense against Hepatitis A is to wash your hands and get vaccinated.
An information line is available to the public, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call (844) 225-5364.
