PRINTER'S NO. 1826
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
379
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY BOSCOLA, FONTANA, FARNESE, BREWSTER, DINNIMAN,
TEPLITZ, SABATINA, GREENLEAF AND COSTA, MAY 17, 2016
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, MAY 17, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology for its efforts
to educate Pennsylvanians about the importance of having
regular hearing screenings, and recognizing the month of May
2016 as "Better Hearing Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Optimum performance and health of the human body
depends on the ability of people to hear and understand
communication and other environmental sounds; and
WHEREAS, Damage to hair cells in the cochlea cause hearing
loss that may be treated by hearing aids or cochlear implants
which improve a person's ability to hear and understand; and
WHEREAS, Hearing aids or cochlear implants can drastically
improve a person's quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Hearing loss is often not noticed by a person as a
result of its slow progression; and
WHEREAS, Doctors of audiology are licensed professionals
uniquely trained to assess, identify, diagnose and treat hearing
loss; and
WHEREAS, Regular hearing screenings can identify certain
hearing problems that may be remedied before they become
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