ORLANDO, Fla. — Nemours Children’s Hospital announced a new addition that will aid patients dealing with a range of issues around deafness and ear reconstruction, specifically those with ear differences, hearing loss and communications needs.
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The Nemours Children’s Ear, Hearing and Communications Center (NEHCC) will integrate doctors, audiologists, speech pathologists and pediatric professionals with the goal of managing and treating children who have a range of ear differences and hearing problems.
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“As a comprehensive ear rehabilitation center, Nemours Children’s Health will provide ear reconstruction and hearing loss restoration,” said Adela Casas-Melley, M.D., pediatric surgeon and chair of surgery at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. “Our team’s experience extends to all types of ear abnormalities, including microtia and atresia, and patients will be able to see multiple specialists on the same day, decreasing the burden of multiple specialty visits often needed by these patients.”
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In Florida, an average of 270 children were born each year from 2017 to 2020 with permanent hearing loss, ranging from mild to profound.
According to a new release, the Ear, Hearing and Communications Center will offer a comprehensive approach to patients, from evaluation to treatment.
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“Children with ear differences may have a wide range of associated problems in addition to hearing loss, including balance, speech and language, emotional stability and self-esteem challenges. This is why coordinated care is essential,” said Dr. Pritchett, pediatric otolaryngologist at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. “At Nemours, our specialists help children with these needs develop holistically through advanced treatments and extensive support, all in one place.”
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