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April 4, 12, 20, 25 Hearing Loss Association of America holds meetings

Anyone interested in hearing loss, either their own or someone else’s, is welcome at Hearing Loss Association of America /Rochester Chapter March programs.

All HLAA programs are free. Some are in person while other, virtual programs, require preregistration. The in-person programs feature an inductive loop hearing system and open captions.(To obtain the virtual link, preregister at the chapter website hearinglossrochester.org).

• Tuesday, April 4 – 10-11 a.m. “Hearing Other People’s Experiences” (HOPE). In-person. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, East Avenue at Westminster Road, Rochester, across from the George Eastman Museum. Vestry Room.

Prospective, new or experienced hearing aid users informally share their experiences, questions, and hearing loss journeys. Audiologist Joe Kozelsky facilitates.

– 11:00-11:30 a.m. Socializing. In person. St. Paul’s Parish Hall.

– 11:30 a.m.-noon. Business meeting and announcements. In person. St. Paul’s Parish Hall.

– Noon-1 p.m. “Challenges: New Technology, OTC Hearing Aids, Assistive Devices.” Hybrid program: In person. St. Paul’s Parish Hall and virtual on Zoom. (To obtain Zoom link, preregister at the chapter web site hearinglossrochester.org).

• Wednesday, April 12 – 7 p.m. “Hearing Other People’s Experiences” (HOPE). Virtual on Zoom. (To obtain Zoom link, preregister at the chapter web site hearinglossrochester.org).

Prospective, new or experienced hearing aid users informally share their experiences, questions, and hearing loss journeys. Audiologist Joe Kozelsky facilitates.

• Thursday, April 20.

– 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “Assistive Listening Devices Demo Center.” Technology team. In person. Lifespan, 1900 South Clinton Ave., Rochester.

View and try out a selection of assistive listening devices before actually buying them. Included are captioning-capable and amplified telephones, signaling-alerting devices and smart phone APP’s related to hearing enhancement. Chapter mem- bers stand by to answer questions.

• Tuesday, April 25.

– 8-9 p.m. “Hear Together.” With Kristin Bergholtz, certified speech language pathologist. Virtual on Zoom. Bergholtz conducts a virtual support group for parents and caregivers of deaf and hard-ofhearing children. Learn more about your child’s hearing loss, services to benefit them and tips to support their language development. Register at kristinbslp@gmail.com. Bergholtz’s private speech practice is Canalside Speech.

For more information, view the organization website at hearinglossrochester.org or telephone 585 266 7890.

April 25

HOA offers forum on prostate cancer treatment

Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) presents an educational forum on prostate cancer treatment from 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 25. The presentation will be held at HOA’s East Syracuse location at 5008 Brittonfield Parkway. It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are requested at rsvp@hoacny.com or (315) 472-7504, extension 1589.

HOA’s experts in treating prostate cancer will lead the forum. They are medical oncologists, Steven Duffy and Ajeet Gajra, and radiation oncologist, Shing Chin. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask ques- tions and engage in a discussion with the presenters.

“We are excited to offer this educational opportunity to our community,” said CEO Maryann Roefaro, HOA CEO. “It is important for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones to learn about all of their treatment options directly from a medical oncologist who can manage all of their cancer care.”

HOA is a private, community cancer center established in 1982 with a vision to serve the region by providing the highest level of quality care to patients dealing with cancer and blood disorders. With locations in Auburn, Camillus, For more information, visit hoacny.com.

New Fibromyalgia Support Group resumes in-person meetings

The New Fibromyalgia Support Group, formerly from the Westside YMCA, is now returning to in person meetings once again after a threeyear hiatus due to COVID-19.

The need for people getting together and seeing one another is still very evident and important, according to group coordinators. And that applies to finding support to stay healthy in our everyday life.

If you have an interest in trying out a new group, meeting new people or wanting to see old friends again contact the New Fibromyalgia Support Group at 585-752-1562. Leave a clear voice mail.

By Jim Miller