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Feb 20 2025

From Athlete to Advocate: My Life with Cochlear Implants and How I’m Helping Others

Cochlear Implant, Pacific Head & Neck / Cochlear Implant, ear, Education, ENT, Hearing Loss, Hearing Restoration, Support / February 20, 2025

Hello! My name is Mathilde Tranberg, and I’m a former Division I tennis player at California State University Long Beach. Originally from Denmark, I’ve spent the last four years in the United States, pursuing both my passion for tennis and my education. I was born profoundly deaf and received my first cochlear implant at the age of two, followed by a second at the age of six. Growing up in a hearing family, I never quite identified myself as a “deaf […]

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Dr. Voelker and Dr. Lewis with a cochlear implant patient.

Aug 26 2024

Hear Better, Think Better: How Treating Hearing Loss Supports Brain Health

Alzheimer's, Brain, Cochlear Implant, Dementia, Ear & Head, Hearing Loss, Mental Health / Brain Health, Cochlear Implant, ENT, Hearing Aid, Hearing Loss, Hearing Restoration / August 26, 2024

Did you know that a decline in your hearing affects more than just your ability to access sound? Hearing loss stands as a significant global concern, impacting approximately 466 million individuals worldwide. Projections expect this figure to soar to 630 million by 2030. When left untreated, hearing loss can lead to profound consequences such as social isolation, depression, and cognitive decline, as the brain’s auditory processing regions become underutilized. Practical Steps to Safeguard Your Hearing Here are some practical steps

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Apr 23 2024

Zara’s Journey to Hearing: A Pediatric Cochlear Implant Success Story

Cochlear Implant, Pacific Head & Neck / April 23, 2024

Introducing Zara, a recent recipient of bilateral cochlear implants under the care of Courtney Voelker, MD, PhD. Zara’s story is just one of many inspiring journeys we’ve witnessed in our pediatric cochlear implant program. What sets Zara apart is the remarkable timing of her surgery – at just 7 months old, two months earlier than the FDA’s recommended age for cochlear implantation. Thanks to the dedication of our cochlear implant team, Zara’s procedure was approved, paving the way for her

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Oct 2 2023

Embracing Sound: National Audiology Awareness Month

Cochlear Implant, Ear & Head, Pacific Head & Neck / October 2, 2023

Imagine a world without the melodious chirping of birds, the soothing whispers of the wind, or the joyous laughter of loved ones. Our ability to hear is a valuable gift that enriches our lives in countless ways. However, in the hustle and bustle of our daily routines, we often take this gift for granted. As National Audiology Awareness Month approaches, it’s time to turn our attention to the significance of audiogram tests and the transformative success of cochlear implant programs.

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Aug 3 2023

Overcoming Hearing Loss: Kristi’s Journey to Sound

Cochlear Implant, Pacific Head & Neck, Testimonial / August 3, 2023

Watch Kristi’s Story – Overcoming Hearing Loss: Kristi’s Journey to Sound Imagine waking up one day to a world of silence. For 25-year-old Kristi, this became her reality when she experienced sudden hearing loss in her left ear at the age of eight. Despite numerous medical consultations and hearing tests, she was told there was no solution. However, fate had other plans for Kristi, leading her on a remarkable journey towards hearing restoration and a life-changing experience. In this blog

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Mar 3 2023

World Hearing Day – March 3rd, 2023

Cochlear Implant, Ear & Head, Pacific Head & Neck / March 3, 2023

World Hearing Day is held on March 3rd each year to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care. We enjoy watching our patients quality of life improve by hearing for the first time or hearing more clearly. We have been lucky enough to have some of these life changing moments captured. Watch and hear our patient stories and how ecstatic they are! Ronnie’s Story Brooke’s Magic Ears Sienna’s Cochlear Implant Activation

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Dec 1 2022

Brooke’s Magic Ears – Cochlear Implant Activation

Cochlear Implant, Ear & Head, Pacific Head & Neck, Testimonial / December 1, 2022

Watch Brooke’s Magic Ears – Cochlear Implant Activation Five-month-old Brooke received bilateral cochlear implants. Over (3) weeks post-op Brooke’s cochlear implants are activated. Brooke has magic ears! We’re so proud of Brooke and are excited to continue to walk alongside her on this journey. What is a cochlear implant? A cochlear implant is an electronic device that is implanted into the inner ear (the cochlea) and is used to restore hearing in patients who no longer benefit from traditional hearing aids or

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Nov 28 2022

Marleni’s Story – Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss & Cochlear Implant

Cochlear Implant, Pacific Head & Neck, Testimonial / November 28, 2022

Watch Marleni’s Story: Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss & Cochlear Implant Thirty-two-year-old Marleni was diagnosed with “Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL).” Her hearing journey began the day before her 30th birthday, when she started to hear a ringing noise in her ear. Later that night she woke up with vertigo and experienced a louder ringing. She decided to go to the Emergency Room where she was told it was probably ear wax. Deep down inside, she knew something else was

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