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SAINT LUKE’S MIDWEST EAR INSTITUTE Audiogr a m WINTER 2013 / SPRING 2014 Midwest Ear Institute Board of Directors Robert Cullen, M.D. Vice-Chair Brewster Ellis Pete Enko Chair Dick Horn Treasurer and Development Liaison Bonne Illig Paul Laures Charles Luetje, M.D. Founder and Chairman Emeritus Chucker Luetje Matthew Marino Jim McDowell Judy McLeroy Ruby Obaldo Meierotto, M.D. Tyler Meierotto Amy Nachtigal Theresa Schekirke Thomas Slack G. Glenn Spiking Secretary Bradley Thedinger, M.D. Joseph Ursick, M.D. Betsy Vossman Hearing Life Again Frustrated and challenged by worsening hearing loss, one couple finds relief and a return to normalcy through Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute Helplessness. Anxiety. Patience. Embarrassment. A sense of loss. Love. These are some emotions that spouses, significant others, and loved ones feel when living with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing. Christina Robson knew early in her relationship with Ron that he had difficulty hearing. “Early in our marriage, he was having more and more trouble hearing people speak, listening to the TV, and being in crowds,” she said. Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute helped Ron and Christina’s father had hearing loss, so Christina Robson overcome the persistent struggles she didn’t think much about Ron’s. Their and limitations of Ron’s hearing loss. children would get aggravated from having to slow down their speech and sometimes repeat themselves. Married for 24 years, Christina saw the changes in her husband as his ability to hear diminished. “I felt helpless. There was nothing I could do to help restore his hearing,” she said. “I felt a sense of loss. I felt terrible for him. I also had feelings of impatience at times.” Ron would read a magazine and watch TV at the same time. He didn’t pay attention to the TV, but he would have the volume up too loud for the rest of the household. As years went by, Christina noticed that Ron became disengaged when they were out with friends. During gatherings, he would appear aloof or bored with the company. When one enjoys the time spent talking with loved ones and friends, hearing loss is difficult. Ron changed from an outgoing individual to someone who kept to reading and away from social settings. He was being thrown into a world of silence. Ron and Christina were told by doctors that his hearing loss was due to more than one cause, including nerve damage and small bones in his ears that had turned spongy and were not working properly. Ron started going to the Otologic Center Inc., whose staff was familiar with Ron and Christina’s family because their daughter previously had surgery performed by Brad Thedinger, M.D. Ron first saw Dr. Thedinger about stapedectomies for both ears; the surgery treats hearing loss caused by otosclerosis, a buildup of bone around the stapes, or stirrup bones. Ron’s first instance of complete hearing loss in one ear happened in 2006, on a flight from Phoenix to Dallas. As the plane descended to land, Ron noticed pain in his ear, dizziness, and an increased loss of hearing. He lost a significant amount of hearing in one ear due to cabin continued next page Letter from the Chair Dear Friends of Midwest Ear Institute, Pete Enko As we move forward through 2014, Midwest Ear Institute (MEI) is looking toward another new chapter in its history. MEI’s affiliation with Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute has developed into a stronger platform from which to provide important and needed services to the community. Notably: • The staff at MEI has grown to 10. We have been fortunate to continue with three administrative personnel, while increasing clinical staff to provide the best care possible. • The newer MEI programs, Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and Auditory-Verbal Therapy (AVT), have quickly become important for the development of children and their well being. Therapy for APD helps children and adults develop skills to better understand auditory information. These new skills facilitate the ability to learn and function more easily in many listening situations. AVT helps children with cochlear implants understand what they are hearing and improves their speech. • This past year, MEI was fortunate to have received generous grants from the Hall Family Foundation and the Gary Dickinson Family Charitable Foundation. These contributions have assisted in the creation of a center for pediatric hearing. • In 2014, MEI will be moving to the Broadway Medical Building. This new location will provide more and updated space and equipment for better patient care, along with increased, safer parking. Moreover, the office will be closer to Saint Luke’s Hospital. As MEI begins its 34th year, I hope you are able to continue supporting it and to be a part of its exciting growth and future. Warmest regards, Pete Enko Chair, Midwest Ear Institute 2 Hearing Life Again, continued pressure changes. In Dallas, away from home, with pain, dizziness, walking difficulties, and almost no hearing in one ear, Ron was scared. Back in Kansas City, he met with Dr. Thedinger, who confirmed that his stapes were fine, but he would require hearing aids. During another flight from California to Kansas City in March 2012, Ron lost all his hearing in his left ear. A steroid shot did not help regain any hearing. During this time, Ron relied on Christina to be his ears. Needing to have someone’s help to hear is something different and difficult for a person used to being self-sufficient and independent. Everything pertaining to Ron’s hearing loss moved quickly within two months. Dr. Thedinger referred him to MEI, where he and Christina met with Dr. Heidi Frazier for a cochlear implant evaluation. Dr. Thedinger performed the surgery on April 25. Christina says she had some worries about the surgery, because Dr. Thedinger would be cutting into Ron’s head. However, she had “so much faith in Dr. Thedinger and his abilities.” She knew Ron would be fine under his care. Christina remembers being concerned that if Ron was not hearing any better after the surgery, then they would have a “new normal” to get used to together. She said that her thoughts were positive—her husband was not ill and in good health, and hearing loss is something they could deal with if the cochlear implant did not go well. There was a rough two-week period after surgery when Ron was deaf. This again was difficult for Christina and the family because they had to work on ways to communicate with him. The big day was on May 10, 2013, when Ron had the initial stimulation (activation of the cochlear implant) with Dr. Frazier. At first there were some bumps in the road as he adapted to his new way of hearing. But since the initial stimulation, Ron and Christina’s lives have relaxed and “smoothed out.” Christina said that everyone has the “power to help those with hearing loss compensate for their loss.” She believes people just need to communicate in various ways to help with understanding each other. When Ron has his processor off, Christina communicates by looking at him directly or tapping his shoulder when she wants to talk with him. He has learned to let her know when his processor is not on. Christina says she now sees the Ron she previously knew emerging more and more—engaging, sociable, and self-reliant. Receiving a cochlear implant has given Ron—and Christina—back his hearing, and it has restored their lives. “It is truly a medical miracle,” she said. “We are grateful, grateful, grateful! We will always be indebted to the doctors and staff at MEI.” Welcome to the Family Midwest Ear Institute welcomes three new clinical staff members: JAMIE BAUM, Au.D., CCC-A, received her doctorate in audiology from Washington University and a bachelor of science from Rockhurst University. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Jamie enjoys working with children every day and feels that every child is unique and important. She strives to implement family-centered treatment at all times. Jamie’s primary area of interest is with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. COLE CAMPBELL, Au.D., CCC-A, received his doctorate in audiology from the University of Kansas and a bachelor’s degree in communication disorders from Kansas State University. He has been with Midwest Ear Institute for the past two years. Cole’s clinical interests include hearing aids, balance testing, and electrophysiology. MEGAN FRIEDMAN, M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVEd, received her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She attended Fontbonne University in St. Louis, where she received the Oberkotter Foundation Fellowship. The fellowship helped her obtain a speech/ language pathology degree with a specialty in working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing and use an auditory-oral approach to communication. After graduate school, Megan obtained a speech/language pathology position at the Saint Joseph Institute for the Deaf in Kansas City and then earned a certificate as a listening and spoken language specialist and certified auditory-verbal educator. United We Stand We at Midwest Ear Institute appreciate the continuing support donors give through Community Health Charities of Kansas and Missouri and the United Way. As a member of Community Health Charities, MEI receives only donor-designated funds during United Way campaigns. THANK YOU! Community Health Charities of Kansas and Missouri has been working with employers for over 55 years to improve the lives of those affected by a disability or chronic disease by uniting caring donors in the workplace with our nation’s most trusted health charities. Our Appreciation The board of directors and staff of MEI showed their appreciation to friends who have helped make a difference for people with hearing loss. At MEI’s annual meeting held on Jan. 17, 2013, Carolyn and Gary Hanson were honored with the Mary Miller Cook Volunteer of the Year Award. The Saint Joseph Institute for the Deaf-Kansas City was the recipient of the Myra Lou Linville Humanitarian Award. The Hansons have been longtime volunteers for MEI’s HEARAid Gala. They are willing to assist wherever they are needed, from invitation design to helping with logistics on the evening of the Gala. Jane Anne Gorsky accepted the award for the Saint Joseph Institute for the Deaf-Kansas City. Based in Lenexa, Kan., the Saint Joseph Institute for the Deaf helped hearing-impaired children through auditory-oral education and personal development. Many of the students at the Saint Joseph Institute were also patients at MEI, and staff members from both organizations worked together for the betterment of the children and their families. Tinnitus is Not R.A.R.E. Rally Against Ringing Ears, or R.A.R.E., is the first and only tinnitus management group of its kind in Kansas City, providing free support to those who endure tinnitus. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month at Midwest Ear Institute. R.A.R.E. was created by audiologist Heidi S. Frazier, Au.D., for individuals suffering from tinnitus. Dr. Frazier recently attended the 21st Annual Conference on Management of the Tinnitus Patient. She has specialized in tinnitus evaluation and management for more than six years. Dr. Frazier offers a variety of individualized tinnitus management options. For more information or to schedule a consultation for individualized tinnitus management at MEI, please call 816-932-1660. 3 Listening Speaks Volumes MEI’s auditory-verbal therapy teaches the entire family to focus on listening skills When a child has never heard a word, how do they know what is being heard? Through wearing a cochlear implant and receiving auditory-verbal therapy, the child gains access to consistent speech signals and develops speech language and listening skills. After a child who has never heard a sound receives a cochlear implant, the brain has to learn how to use the signal coming from the device. Once the brain begins processing signals on a consistent basis, the child can begin the process of understanding what is heard and, in turn, learn to talk. It is similar to when a person receives a prosthetic and needs physical therapy to learn to use it; the child has to learn to use the cochlear implant to understand what is being said and to communicate correctly. When the child has a cochlear implant evaluation with a Midwest Ear Institute audiologist, the patient also meets with speech-language pathologist Megan Friedman, M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVEd, to evaluate current speech, language, and listening skills. Two weeks to a month after the initial stimulation (turning on of the implant), Friedman begins therapy with the patient. She typically sees children from age 3 to the late teens; children under the age of 3 work with a similarly trained therapist from Missouri First Steps. Auditory-verbal therapy is all about the family—building from the bottom up and teaching the family and the child how to be listeners. It focuses on teaching the family to make their environment and world all about listening, and it helps them understand that the child needs to use the cochlear implant to stimulate the brain by practicing specific skills. Without regular use and wearing of the cochlear implant, the patient may not learn to comprehend or speak. There is no set schedule, but auditory-verbal therapy can last from three to six months or one year or more. Every child and family have unique needs and therapy sessions are shaped to reflect those needs. At MEI, it is practical and advantageous to have the audiologist and therapist in the same facility. They are able to collaborate on a daily basis to make sure the patient is receiving the best care possible and developing the skills necessary to progress in school and daily life. 4 At the beginning of therapy, some parents are a little hesitant and don’t understand why they need to be involved in the session. It is, however, a prerequisite that a parent participates in the session. Some parents take a little while to understand that they need to talk or play with their child. Other parents know from the start that the best way for their child to develop speech and comprehension is interaction—whether through playing games, sitting and talking with them, or reading to them. Friedman typically sees children and their parents once a week to help develop their skills. Each week, she works on a focused goal within the areas of listening, language, and/or speech. The parents then take home the therapy goal and work with the child to improve that particular skill until the next session. Friedman starts by demonstrating The Three Steps of and performing Auditory-Verbal Therapy the designated 1 ›› Teach the family the skill with the child; importance of keeping then she has the the cochlear implant on parent take over the child’s head. to make sure they 2 ›› Develop the child’s understand and listening skills. work with the child 3 ›› Teach the parent(s) to properly. She works talk with the child and with both the create a listening world. child and parent to make sure the child acquires the proper skills needed and the parent understands the importance of using the skills at home. In some cases a patient comes back for more therapy. Once the child is reevaluated, the family and therapist discuss what new goals will need to be addressed and if there are any issues (e.g., equipment issues, the possibility of receiving a second cochlear implant, or regression of speech, language, or listening skills). These are often the causes for needing additional therapy. Before releasing a child from therapy, Friedman has the patient complete standardized tests to help determine if they are achieving goals at the same level as other children with cochlear implants and/or their hearing peers. After testing is completed, the therapist and family discuss the results as well as the child’s skill level at home and school. If the team decides the child is performing to his or her potential in all settings, therapy is discontinued. MEI Events Run to HEAR Sounds Through the Decades It was a beautiful fall morning for participants, volunteers, and staff at the 4TH ANNUAL SOUNDS IN KANSAS CITY 5K RUN AND WALK at the Pavilion in Theatre in the Park in Shawnee Henry Grubb and Lindsey Phelps, Mission Park on winners of the Sounds in Kansas City Sept. 22, 2012. The 5K Run. proceeds from the 5K support the “EARS THAT HEAR” fund, which provides hearing aids to patients who cannot afford them or whose insurance plan, along with Medicare and Medicaid, does not provide coverage for hearing aids. Congratulations to the men’s and women’s first-place winners—Henry Grubb at 22:15 and Lindsey Phelps at 23:31. Birdies at The Deuce The 26TH ANNUAL SOUNDS IN KANSAS CITY GOLF CLASSIC was held May 6, 2013, at The Deuce at The National. Despite a brisk day, event chair Gerry Zumalt and the golf committee made sure players had a great time. Each golfer received a special bottle of wine sponsored by ACS Electronic Systems and an MEI golf umbrella. Familiar pop hits were in the air at the 10TH ANNUAL HEARAID GALA: “SOUNDS THROUGH THE DECADES” at the Marriott Muehlebach on Nov. 2, 2012. Kansas City area entertainers rocked the room with classic pop songs from the ‘50s through the ‘80s for an audience of about 250 people including the HEARAid Gala chair, Paul Guests of KPMG enjoyed the gala with George Laures. As Nigro (in cowboy hat). auctioneers, the Nigro brothers helped raise money through the live auction and Fund-a-Need. Prohibition In 2013, Midwest Ear Institute started its fundraising year on April 18 with the new and lively “THE VODKA MARTINI EVENT: PROHIBITION,” led by chair Chucker Luetje and honorary chairs Dr. Ruby and Tyler Meierotto. Many attendees dressed for the occasion at The Guild, from zoot suits to flappers. Quixotic entertained in the air and on stage throughout the night, and Julita Catering created vodka martinis and gourmet foods to quench appetites. Clear10 Vodka and MillerCoors were the respective sponsors of the vodka and beer. “A Flight” first-place winners with their young supporters at the 2013 MEI Golf Classic. Thanks to Cable-Dahmer Chevrolet for sponsoring a car for the hole-in-one prize for the third straight year. Donuts, coffee, soda, water, and beer were provided by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Starbucks, IBM, Hinckley Springs, and MillerCoors. Congratulations to the first-place winners! “A Flight”: Dr. Chris Sirridge, Steve Sirridge, Nate Sirridge, and O.W. Hutton with a score of 53; “B Flight”: Tom Van Dyke, Jeff Van Dyke, Matt Heller, and Dennis McWilliams; and “C Flight”: Brad Lewis, Mike Bennett, Shawn Hashmi, and Dave Jones. The evening’s proceeds supported MEI’s services and programs such as AuditoryVerbal Therapy, Prohibition-era dress was popular for the which teaches theme of MEI’s new Vodka Martini Event. children with cochlear implants how to understand what they are hearing and to improve their speaking ability. continued next page 5 MEI Events, continued Helping Children Hear Hear the Beat In 2013, the HALL FAMILY FOUNDATION provided $295,000 and the GARY DICKINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION contributed $100,000 to assist in the creation of a larger, dedicated space for a children’s hearing center in MEI’s new location. The joint was jumpin’ at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center as the 12TH ANNUAL HEARAID GALA: “HEAR THE BEAT” was held on Nov. 1, 2013. Joni and Larry Wiener were the honorary chairs and Carolyn and Gary Hanson served as the event chairs. This year’s gala netted more than $110,000, which will assist in creating a dedicated Center for Children’s Hearing at a new location. The festivities began on Oct. 27 with a Patron’s Party at the Todd Weiner Gallery hosted by Betty and Jordan Bushman. Guests were treated with hors d’oeuvres from Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions and wine provided by Kevin Brunette of PRP International/Pieroth Wines. On Friday night guests began the evening with a cocktail reception and silent auction. The revelry continued as master of ceremonies Rich Linden kept the audience energized throughout the evening. Founder and MEI Chairman Emeritus Dr. Charles Luetje presented a Distinguished Service Award to Chris Smith, president of Cochlear Americas and a long-time friend to Midwest Ear Institute. Smith’s leadership of Cochlear Americas has helped enable innovation with new, improved cochlear implant technologies. Once the delicious dinner was completed, Chuck Robinson of Maverick Charity Auctions helped raise funds through an energetic live auction and Fund-a-Need. The evening closed with a motivating performance by the Allegro Dancers, then everyone danced to music by the band Private Stock. Front row, L to R: Gala co-chair Carolyn Hanson, honorary co-chair Joni Weiner, Bonne Illig, and Sandy Luetje. Back row: Gala co-chair Gary Hanson, honorary co-chair Larry Weiner, Cliff Illig, and MEI founder and Chairman Emeritus Charles Luetje, M.D. 6 Teaching children to hear, speak, and integrate into the hearing world is an important goal of Midwest Ear Institute. We are unique in that we have both a specialized pediatric audiologist and a speech auditory verbal therapist on staff. The grants help enable MEI to continue offering the best care possible to children with hearing loss. Thank You to Our 2012 Donors The generosity of the Kansas City community is undeniable. Midwest Ear Institute honors our supporters who sustain programs and health care services that enable us to provide the highest quality of care to our patients. Visit saintlukesgiving.org/mei to learn more about how you can support MEI.Donors whose gifts were received between January 1 and December 31, 2012, are listed below. Advanced Bionics Alaskan Fur Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Allen Tom Alyea Ambience Furs Leroy Asher Mr. and Mrs. David J. Aubuchon Avenues Bistro Nancy Bailey Alice (Borchers) Balke Bank of America Bank of Blue Valley Dominique Barbour Emilia and Bruce Barksdale Mr. and Mrs. Danny J. Bartel Patricia and James Bartels Ms. Jennifer L. Bartels Jamie Baum Mrs. Albert C. Bean Jr. Sandra and Richard Berkley Mrs. Calvin G. Blaich Blue Koi Restaurant La Bodega Bonefish Grill Cathy and Bob Brents Deborah Hires Bridges and Larry Bridges Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Matching Gift Program Lynne Brown Lainey Bruhn Betty and Jordan Bushman Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. 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AVEd 27th Annual Sounds In Kansas City Golf Classic Monday, May 12 The Deuce at The National LaVerta Harmon Ann Hatfield, M.A., CCC-A 12th Annual HEARAid Gala Saturday, November 1 Indian Hills Country Club Pat Himmelwright Kristen Lewis, Au.D., CCC-A Sarah Zlomke, Au.D., CCC-A The Audiogram is published by Midwest Ear Institute. Founded in 1980, Midwest Ear Institute is a regional, nonprofit cochlear implant center providing auditory and balance testing, dedicated to enhancing quality of life by restoring hearing. Midwest Ear Institute is affliated with Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, a comprehensive, integrated inpatient and outpatient program dedicated to improving outcomes in patients with diseases of the nervous system and spine. Charles M. Luetje Legacy Society Share yourself with the future of Midwest Ear Institute by becoming a member of the Charles M. Luetje Legacy Society. Through planned giving, you can show your belief in and support of MEI by leaving an estate gift. The benefits of your Legacy membership may offer you tax savings, alleviate your heirs from a tax burden, and positively impact future generations. For more information about the Charles M. Luetje Legacy Society and planned giving, please contact Saint Luke’s Foundation at 816-932-5400. 8 Join us on www.facebook.com/MidwestEarInstitute