May 2005 Special Event Notice
Ever wonder how much your hearing has been effect by your listening habits and what you can do to protect your hearing health???
| Subject: | Hearing Loss Education and Prevention |
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Speaker: |
Kathy Peck, H.E.A.R. (Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers) |
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Place: |
Classroom A, |
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Time and Date: |
Thursday 26 May 2005 5:00 – 9:00 PM |
Kathy Peck of H.E.A.R and special guest will present an overview of hearing health and methods to prevent hearing loss. Free individual private hearing screenings will be available. Additionally, custom ear filters will be offered at a special discounted price during this event. As time is limited, additional hearing screenings and ear protection moldings can be scheduled on-site with Kathy Peck.
H.E.A.R. got started in l988 when rock and roll musician
Kathy Peck joined forces with local physician Flash Gordon, M.D. in San Francisco. After attending an excessively loud concert, Kathy and Flash decided to address the problems and dangers of loud music. As a former bass player and singer for the San Francisco rock band The Contractions, Kathy had suffered hearing damage while playing a set at the Oakland Coliseum in l984. The repeated exposure to excessive noise caused a ringing sensation in her ears called tinnitus, as well as decreasing her ability to hear. Though a professional and personal setback, the injury provided the incentive for Kathy to throw her energies in a new direction. With the help of Flash Gordon, Kathy launched H.E.A.R.H.E.A.R. receives no state or federal money and depends entirely on contributions and private foundation donations. H.E.A.R. has been recognized around the world for its diligent efforts both to educate the public on the dangers of excessive noise, and to provide adequate hearing protection for musicians and music fans. From public service announcements in mainstream media, to information and earplug tables at concerts across the U.S., H.E.A.R. is dedicated to promoting awareness of hearing damage. As a voice of concern between the music and medical communities, we are determined to make our message heard. H.E.A.R. wants you to enjoy the music for a long, long time.
Since our inception in 1988, H.E.A.R. has received support from some of the most respected, popular, and influential names in the music and medical industries. From performers such as Pete Townshend of The Who, Lars Ulrich of Metallica, and Les Claypool of Primus, to media giants like
MTV, Guitar Player Magazine, Bass Player Magazine, Keyboard Magazine, and MIX Magazine; from medical groups such as The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, The American Academy of Audiology, and The American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, to trade groups like the National Association of Music Manufacturers, Audio Engineer Society, Consumer Electronics Association, as well as The Recording Academy, The Mix Foundation /TEC Awards, The Monterey Pop Festival, Aearo Corporation, Westone, Etymotic Research, RPG, Virgin Megastores , Ziljian, South by Southwest, Future Sonics, Shure and Energizer. H.E.A.R. is recognized and supported as leading the charge against preventable hearing damage.
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