The Hearing Loss Association of America Whatcom County Chapter meets at 2600 Lakeway Drive (Christ the Servant Lutheran Church), Bellingham, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month (unless otherwise noted). All chapter meetings are captioned and looped.
2020 Program Schedule
January 18
Melanie Cool, MA, LMHC
Positive Psychology Counselor
Nutrition and Hearing Loss, Is There a Connection?
The wisdom of Positive Psychology. Always focusing on what CAN you do to improve your well-being? We will explore the connection between nutrition and hearing loss, after all, we really are what we eat!
February 15
March 21
Don't Let Ototoxic Drugs Flip Your World Upside Down
Tracey Demmon, AuD, FAAA
Doctor of Audiology, Hearing Northwest
April 27*
The Doctor is “IN” But We Are “OUT” Without Hearing Access!
Panel Forum: learn, share, problem solve, take action
*Note date change
How to Talk to Your Audiologist
Tina Worman, M.S., Audiologist & Lecturer
University of Washington Medical Center
May 18
Hearing Health Possibilities for Our Great Grandchildren's Children
June 15
Jay Rubinstein, M.D., Ph.D.
University of Washington Medical Center
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! An Update on Aural Rehabilitation for Adults with Hearing Loss
Douglas Sladen, Ph.D
Assistant Professor, Western Washington University
July 20
August 17
All Chapter Members and
Guests are Welcome!
Summer Potluck -- Fun, Feast, and Fellowship
Time: 11 am to 2 pm Place: TBD
September 21
Celebrating Our 15th Year!
A Kaleidoscope of the Past and Hope for the Future
Bert Lederer & Charlene MacKenzie
Chapter Co-Founders
October 19
Beyond Hearing Aids: Cochlear Implant Panel
Nicole Brent, Engagement Manager, Cochlear Americas
Bert Lederer, Cochlear Community Volunteer
Hearing Loss and Dementia: Is This An Opportunity To Promote Hearing Health In The United States?
November 16
Douglas Backous, M.D.
Otolaryngologist.Neurotolgy
December 14
Holiday Potluck - Celebrating The Season Together
All Chapter Members and
Guests are Welcome!
Tinnitus 101: The Basics and Beyond!
Neil Bauman, Ph.D., Founder and Director of the Center for Hearing Loss Help