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Dr. Hough set before us a legacy of patient care that far exceeds merely performing surgeries. One of the greatest things he instilled in HEI is a personal interest and care for his patients. Now, Dr. Kopke, Dr. McGee,...
Helping Our Heroic Veterans Hear Again
Sergeant Mike Deleza bravely served in our military. One fateful night his unit was attacked, and when the battle was over, he couldn’t hear anything but ringing for the next two weeks. When he returned from his tour of...
A Sustained Legacy
Dr. Hough was known for much more than his talent in the operating room and was so much more than a surgeon – he was a World War II veteran, a father, a church planter, an instructor, and a...
Research Update: The Mystery of Hidden Hearing Loss
One of the central activities of the Hough Ear Institute team is to pioneer new research that targets distinct patient groups with different types of hearing loss and inner ear disorders. In doing this, we generate ideas and conduct...
300,000 Reasons NOT to Keep This Secret
I’ve only been with the Hough Ear Institute for 14 weeks, but that’s been more than enough time for me to catch the vision. And every day I grow more excited about the possibility of what is ahead. In...
Pioneering the Future of World-Class Research
Dr. Hough was a man of vision and possessed a pioneering spirit. He was able to see the future of what our research could accomplish. In the later years of his life, he was able to witness one of...
What Tinnitus Sounds Like
If you suffer from Tinnitus, you know the annoyance and discomfort it brings and how it can impact your quality of life. This video goes inside one man’s traumatic story of Tinnitus, and helps to showcase what it’s really like...
2018 Third Quarter Newsletter
Read up on the latest news and updates in our latest newsletter here: Board Update 3rd Quarter 2018. To subscribe and get these quarterly emails in your inbox, click here or fill out your info on the right side...
Summer Ear Care Tips
It seems as though most people have that vacation vibe and are ready to hang by the pool, tackle some lawn care projects, and get out and play. We want everyone to have the safest summer vacation possible, which...
Now Hear This!
We are pleased to share with you the latest coverage of our process to regrow hair cells to reverse hearing loss. Thanks to Jim Stafford, OCAST, and The Oklahoman for this great story! Click here to read the story...
Research Updates: Second Quarter Updates April 2018
Click the following link to read our latest research updates and the great news that’s been happening at Hough Ear Institute: 2nd Quarter Update 2018 Please follow and like us:
Leaders in Medicine: Dr. Jack Hough, M.D.
Click the following link to read a deep history about our founder, Dr. Jack Hough, and the beginnings of the Hough Ear Institute: Dr. Jack Van Dorn Hough Biography. Used by permission from the original publisher, Journal of the Oklahoma...
What’s the Difference Between Hearing Loss and Deafness?
If you’ve ever been confused about the difference between the varying types of hearing loss, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to understand the ways in which doctors and health organizations categorize and treat differing levels of hearing...
Fast Facts: Hearing Protection for Music Lovers
Do you enjoy live music? Maybe a jazz band playing while you dine with friends, watching the marching band during a holiday parade, or going to live shows to see your favorite artists? Music is a great gift. It’s...
Fast Facts: Hearing Loss Prevention
The following is an excerpt from the “Deafness & Hearing Loss Fact Sheet” compiled by the World Health Organization. Read the full article here. Overall, it is suggested that half of all cases of hearing loss can be prevented...