Over the past couple of weeks we have provided hearing screenings for our local and not-so-local communities. On Friday April 28 we saw about 25 students, faculty and staff when we parked behind Gorgas Library and today, Friday May 12 we saw about 30 people at the Demopolis Health Fair. Student volunteers, Allison Tejada, Chandler Seal, and Maggie Spiegel helped out with the screenings on campus and JoAnne Payne and Christy Albea (her first venture out on the truck – […]
Home Town Girl Makes Good!
We always love going to Camden, AL and our trip on Friday did not disappoint. In addition to providing lots of people with hearing evaluations, Beth Sims, one of our research assistants, was interviewed by the Camden Progressive Era. Beth grew up in Camden and loves her town. Everyone who came to see us on Friday knew her when she was a little girl…ah… Oh, and btw, Mark Zuckerberg was in Camden this past week too…one of his stops on […]
A Second Trip To Marion, AL…not as busy as the first!
Had an enjoyable day today in Marion, AL – didn’t see 47 people this time as we did on our first visit! Our project would be nothing without our wonderful student volunteers! On our trip today, a rather chilly day in Marion, were Rachel Lee (left), Beth Sims (center) and Maggie Spiegel (right).
Our First Trip to Livingston
On Friday January 20th we tested participants in the cute town of Livingston, AL. Beth Sims (left) and Anna Claire Bailey (right) were a big help with the testing. Our undergraduate students have been instrumental with the project and we couldn’t do what we do without them. Oh, and on the way out of Livingston we stopped at the Taste of Home Bakery and got ourselves some very tasty treats!
Spring 2017 Schedule
We have our schedule set for the Spring 2017 semester. If you are interested in participating in the research just email us or give us a call and we’ll get an appointment for you.
Research Study Begins!
On Friday December 2 we will begin to collect data for our ongoing rural hearing health study. See below for our advertisement and to learn how to participate. Adult volunteers (18 years or older) needed for a hearing study conducted by the Department of Communicative Disorders at the University of Alabama. Testing will take place on Friday December 2 from 10:30 to 2:30 at the Wilcox County Public Health Department. Testing will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. A $5 […]
Demopolis Health Fair
We traveled to Demopolis on Friday October 21 to provide hearing screenings at the Demopolis Health Fair put on by Tyana Dixon who is with the West Alabama Seniors Center. Thanks to Tyana for providing the pictures!
Screening UA!
Lots of students, faculty and staff stopped by the truck to get their hearing screened this week. And, a great group of CD students came out to make sure those screenings were performed to perfection!
Free Hearing Screenings on Campus
Free hearing screenings will be provided on Wednesday October 5, 2016 from 8 am to noon at the UA Employee Health Fair and on Thursday October 13, from 1:30 to 4:40 behind Gorgas Library. All are invited to attend. No appointment is necessary.
A Roll Tide Homecoming Parade
Another very successful UA Homecoming took place today. Dottie was out in full force showing off. Tucker Gosa, Lacey Dent (a fabulous grad student), and Sam Gosa shown here helped to make the day very successful!