Give Hope for Hearing
2020 is the year the world fell silent. Those with hearing loss have known this isolation, this loneliness, and this silence long before the pandemic. You can make a difference. Give Hope. Give Now.
Sounds of the Season
Christmas is my favorite holiday because of the traditions my family observes. We have a massive Christmas Eve deli spread. We open stockings while watching the original Grinch cartoon. And on Christmas Day we even have a particular order...
An a-pill-ing Solution
Have you ever wondered why you seem to have normal hearing, but have trouble in a crowded room? Do you struggle to hear when there is a lot of background noise? This may be a symptom of mild, increasing...
Hearing for the Holidays
People of many faiths celebrate this time of year. Dr. Jack Hough was a committed Christian, and Christmas held a special place in his heart. Many have heard the story of the star, Bethlehem, the manger, the magi, and...
Research and…Pizza?
By Andrea Fillmore || Photo by Jordan Nix via Unsplash What is your favorite pizza topping? I like ham and pepperoni – oh, and with extra sauce. No, I’m not trying to make you hungry. Here’s how the research...
You Can Give Hope
In just one week we’ll be kicking off the holiday giving season! Save the date now to join the movement on Giving Tuesday – a global day of giving. This Giving Tuesday you’ll have the chance to join people...
The Frontier of Alzheimer’s
By Andrea Fillmore || Photo by Damir Bosnjak via Unsplash I walked slowly into the living room. I was there to visit my grandma. I remember feeling grief ignite in my chest when she turned to look at me and said, “Now, what is...
HEI Salutes Veterans
The top two disabilities for veterans are hearing loss and tinnitus. Not gunshot wounds. Not limb loss. Not PTSD. Hearing loss and tinnitus plague soldiers long after their military service ends. Hearing damage can occur in a variety of...
Pill to restore natural hearing moves one step closer to market
Biotech Company Acquires Hearing Loss Drug Discovered by Hough Ear Institute Scientists OKLAHOMA CITY (FEB 11, 2020) – Hough Ear Institute (HEI), a nonprofit based in Oklahoma City, is proud to announce that its pharmaceutical partner, Auditus LLC (Auditus),...
Hope for Music Fans and Artists
Your passion and love for music (or making music) is quite possibly damaging your ears. There is hope ahead! You’ll love this interview our own Andrea Fillmore did with Zoe Travers of OKSessions. Read more here and learn about...
How I Manage My Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a common hearing issue. But unlike losing hearing function, tinnitus instead creates a “phantom” sound when there is actually no sound present. For me, and for most people, this sounds like a high-pitched microphone feedback noise (but...
Together, We Can End Tinnitus
by Andrea Fillmore If you don’t know what tinnitus is, you probably know someone whose life is affected by it. And if you personally suffer from tinnitus, you understand how it disturbs daily life – sleep, communication, concentration –...
Family lost hope for 14-year-old Elizabeth… until they visited HEI
What you’re about to read is a real patient experience. We believe this story of Elizabeth and her Aunt Randi will show you how much your gifts and support really mean to HEI. Hi! I’m not sure who will...
Special Update
Because of your generosity, we are moving ahead faster than ever! And as always, we want to keep you in the loop with the very latest research news. Your support of HEI is helping us gain ground on two...
The Hidden Battle Our Veterans Still Fight
One of the most exciting leads in the research at HEI is focused on curing tinnitus. Tinnitus is the hearing of noise, like clicking, ringing, or buzzing, when no noise is actually present. This condition affects millions of people...