{"id":2915,"date":"2026-03-06T15:18:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/?page_id=2915"},"modified":"2026-05-05T11:50:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:50:09","slug":"2026-world-hearing-day","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/2026-world-hearing-day\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 World Hearing Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Today, on <strong>World Hearing Day<\/strong>, we join global health organizations in recognizing the vital importance of hearing care\u2014especially for our youngest learners. This year\u2019s theme, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/campaigns\/world-hearing-day\/2026\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-outlook-id=\"e3337175-e144-4fbf-a1ed-718431898f1a\">\u201cFrom communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children,\u201d reminds us that hearing health is foundational to childhood development, communication, academic success, and long\u2011term well\u2011being.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hearing loss in children is both <strong>common and often preventable<\/strong>. Early identification and timely intervention can change the entire trajectory of a child\u2019s life, yet millions of children worldwide still lack access to routine hearing screenings, essential treatment, and supportive educational environments. As members of a medical and academic community, we share a responsibility to raise awareness, strengthen advocacy, and help build systems where <strong>every child\u2014regardless of background\u2014has equitable access to hearing care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>How You Can Get Involved<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">To support today\u2019s young people and help expand awareness across our community:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li><strong>Educate<\/strong>: Share evidence-based information about childhood hearing health with classmates, patients, and families\u2014especially the importance of early screening and noise\u2011exposure prevention.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engage<\/strong>: Participate in or organize local school outreach, offering brief presentations or resources on hearing protection, safe listening habits, and signs of hearing difficulty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advocate<\/strong>: Use your voice to support accessible hearing screenings in community centers, early childhood programs, and school health initiatives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promote Awareness<\/strong>: Amplify World Hearing Day messages on social media or within student groups to highlight the significance of hearing care for children and young adults.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volunteer<\/strong>: Connect with local audiologists, community health clinics, or student-run organizations that provide screenings or education to underserved populations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Together, we can help ensure that <strong>every child has the opportunity to learn, communicate, and thrive<\/strong> without the barriers of unrecognized or untreated hearing challenges.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2970\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image001.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"794\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image001.png 1999w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image001-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image001-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image001-768x594.png 768w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image001-71x55.png 71w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image001-1536x1187.png 1536w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image001-1600x1237.png 1600w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image001-800x618.png 800w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image001-580x448.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Please join the DICE Office as we honor <strong>2026 Language, Speech, and Hearing Month with \u201cTurn it Up \u2013 But Protect Your Hearing: Enjoying Concerts Without Lasting Damage!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">As Dartmouth gears up for 2026 Green Key Concert series, we would like to start the conversation around hearing protection is self-care.\u00a0 We are excited to invite you to a panel discussion on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 12:00pm in Kellogg, room 200.\u00a0 We will have local audiologist, a music professor and you to discuss the importance of protecting your hearing while enjoy the music.\u00a0 Lunch will be served so please RSVP below to ensure we have enough food for all.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Hearing Protection Is Self-Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just like sunscreen protects your skin, ear protection safeguards your hearing. Making earplugs part of your concert routine helps ensure a lifetime of enjoying music, conversations, and moments that matter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Featured Panelists:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li>Dr. Michael A. Casey, Francis and Mildred Sears Professor of Music at Dartmouth College<\/li>\n<li>Nicci Maynard (clinical audiology) from Johnson Audiology<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Danielle Shine (clinical audiology) from Johnson Audiology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Moderator:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sue J. Lee, Medical student, Geisel School of Medicine<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Please RSVP here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dartmouth.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_8J8OOXFQS90fcTI\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-outlook-id=\"7b8a3727-9052-4b65-b020-6ed5b8b6e893\">https:\/\/dartmouth.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_8J8OOXFQS90fcTI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2979\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image002-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image002-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image002-1-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image002-1-1024x792.png 1024w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image002-1-768x594.png 768w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image002-1-71x55.png 71w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image002-1-800x618.png 800w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image002-1-580x448.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Hear Better. Live Better.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hearing loss often develops gradually\u2014and many people don\u2019t notice it right away. A quick hearing test can help identify concerns early and support better communication, learning, and overall well-being. Join us on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 12:00pm \u2013 2:00pm for free hearing test in Remsen Hall, Room 328 .\u00a0 THIS IS OPEN TO ALL!!!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please RSVP via link:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/dartmouth.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_5vVZuIX99lVIaBE\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-outlook-id=\"09b96afc-54a0-4db1-b2aa-c79630b16aa1\">https:\/\/dartmouth.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_5vVZuIX99lVIaBE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>What to Expect<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li>Quick, painless hearing screening<\/li>\n<li>Results explained by a hearing professional<\/li>\n<li>Recommendations for next steps if needed<\/li>\n<li>No cost \u2022 No referral required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Who Should Attend?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li>Students, faculty, and staff<\/li>\n<li>Anyone exposed to loud noise (concerts, earbuds, work, or hobbies)<\/li>\n<li>Individuals experiencing ringing in the ears<\/li>\n<li>Anyone who hasn\u2019t had a hearing test recently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, on World Hearing Day, we join global health organizations in recognizing the vital importance of hearing care\u2014especially for our youngest learners. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cFrom communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children,\u201d reminds us that hearing health is foundational to childhood development, communication, academic success, and long\u2011term well\u2011being. 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