Welcome
July 1st begins our new SERTOMA year. Welcome to our new President Jason Erhart. Our revised club roster, slate of officers, and the Eastern Nebraska District officers can be found on the "About Us" page.
Congratulations
Vicki Highstreet has been elected Governor of the Eastern Nebraska Sertoma District for the two year term beginning July 1st. Connie Wesslund as agreed to serve as District Secretary during that time.
LB 825 - Cochlear Implant Insurance Coverage
Click here to find a PDF file of LB 825. A hearing was held on February 11th at 1:30 P.M. Below are some basic ideas on how you can help the cause. Your experiences with cochlear implants and your passion for helping others will make a difference!
WRITE AND CALL YOUR SENATOR. Attached is LB 825 and a “What is a cochlear implant” document for you to use as reference points. If you don’t know who your senator is, here is a link to the Nebraska Legislature web site for you to look them up:
http://nebraskalegislature.gov/web/public/senators/find
Click on the link above to find your senator. On this page you will also see links to “E-mail your Senator” and be able to find contact information and biographies of each Senator.
Other Club Newsletters THE RUSTY ROCKET REVIEW, Northeast June 2008
THE MID-TOWNE MAILER, Mid-Towne June 2008
MINUTES from the May Presidents Advisory Council (PAC) meeting
SNRP Summer Newsletter The Quarterly Connection
Don't forget that baby sitting is available at most of our monthly Barkley Center meetings. This service is arranged by Diane Farrand and Alicia Davis and provided by graduate students at the Barkley Center.
In the News
The Hearing Exchange - A Hearing Loss Blog and Resource Community for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults and Families. Paula Rosenthal, J.D. is the founder of HearingExchange, an online community she created in 2000 and is also a public speaker, a self-syndicated writer, and a bi-lateral cochlear implant user. This is an RSS link so it will be updated almost daily.
Air Bags and Hearing Loss - A 2007 study predicts that airbag deployment in automobile accidents leads to permanent hearing loss in 17 percent of those exposed. Read here for more...
Fun Stuff
• The oldest Nucleus Cochlear implant user world wide is 99…just 3 months shy of his 100th birthday!
• The oldest Nucleus Cochlear implant surgery was 93 years old. One of his CI moments was when his granddaughter pointed out that the noise he was hearing was actually the clock ticking. He had never realized that the clock had ever made any noise! Goes to show that even when you are 93 you can hear new things!
Recognize the Signs of Meningitis Early
Cochlear implant recipients, along with their families, educators, daycare and healthcare providers, need to be aware of the signs of meningitis. This can help ensure early detection and treatment of this life-threatening illness. Early intervention is vital in successfully treating the infection and minimizing permanent neurological damage. Early signs of meningitis may include high fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea or vomiting, discomfort looking into bright lights, and sleepiness or confusion. Patients may also present with ear pain and/or ear infection. A young child or infant with meningitis might be sleepy, cranky, or eat less.