Significant press conference: hearing care professionals and CI aftercare in Berlin

Significant press conference: hearing care professionals and CI aftercare in Berlin

In the heart of Berlin, an important press conference will take place on September 11, 2024, which deals with a particularly important topic: the aftercare of Cochlea implant supporters (CI). The federal guild of the hearing care professionals (BIHA) invites you to this event, which begins at 11 a.m. in the Haus der Bundespresskonference, Room 4, Schiffbauerdamm 40, 10117 Berlin.

The year 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the Cochlea implant in Germany, a milestone that not only underlines technological progress, but also the increasing importance of aftercare in this area. Experts from various disciplines will come together to discuss the latest developments in CI aftercare and to give insights into the challenges and opportunities that have arisen in this area.

expert round and their topics

connoisseurs and experts such as Eberhard Schmidt, President of the Federal Guild of Hörakustiker, Dr. Veronika Wolter, chief physician of the Helios Hörklinik Oberbayern, Daniel Schilling, board member of the IKK Südwest, and ci patient Stefanie Ziegler will take part in this discussion.

In this round of experts, the role of hearing acousticians in the aftercare of cochlea implant carriers is particularly discussed. The importance of these specialists cannot be assessed highly enough because they represent a decisive interface between medicine and the patient.

The panel participants will not only provide facts, but also give personal experiences and views for the best. This will be a unique opportunity to understand how important comprehensive post-operative care is for the quality of life of CI carriers.

The event and the registration

The press conference will last from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is aimed at media representatives and interested parties who want to learn more about the current developments in CI care. In order to take part in this relevant discussion, you are asked to make a short, informal registration at the email address press@biha.de. The press officers Michael Skwarciak and Nadine Röser are available for accreditation.

It can be expected that this event not only offers informative insights, but also creates a space for the exchange between experts and the public. The invitation to the press conference can be shared in the editorial offices in order to reach a wider audience and to put the important topic in the spotlight.

The location of the event, the House of the Federal Press Conference in Berlin, offers a suitable backdrop for these important conversations and invites you to discuss the next steps in CI aftercare together. The continuous cooperation and further training in this area is essential to sustainably improve the quality of life of people with hearing impairments.