August News

Words cannot express how deeply saddened the KY HEARS team is at the passing of our dear friend Dale Dobson.

Our travel through Kentucky allows us the opportunity to meet amazing people across the state, and Dale was one of those people. His impact on our team was monumental, and we are devastated at his passing. To know Dale was to love Dale. Our prayers are with his family and close friends during this time of grief. 💚

Look below to see some photos we captured of Dale throughout the last couple of years.

Watch this video to learn all about Raising Hope KY and how Dale connected with us to provide more accessible hearing care to farmers across the state 👇

The KY HEARS team was thrilled to return to St. Marks United Church of Christ for their annual back-to-school event! It was a wonderful day connecting with families, providing free hearing screenings, and handing out fun swag items.

As the new school year approaches, there’s no better time to make sure kids are hearing their very best so they’re ready to learn and thrive in the classroom.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our mobile hearing unit; we loved seeing you and appreciate the opportunity to be part of your back-to-school preparations. We wish all the students an amazing school year.

Special thanks to Kosair for Kids for partnering with us to help make these services possible throughout our local community!

KY HEARS was thrilled to hold our very first hearing clinic at the Hardin County Health Center in Elizabethtown!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who scheduled an appointment and took advantage of our FREE hearing tests. Your hearing health matters, and we’re so grateful you trusted us with your care.

We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to the Lincoln Trail District Health Department for being such an incredible community partner and generously providing the space to make this clinic possible.

This is just the beginning! We can’t wait to be back in October at the health department & to provide free hearing screenings for Hardin County elementary school students.

Audiology students are completing their externship at Heuser, and the KY HEARS team could not be more excited to take them on some of our trips across the state. Learn more about them by reading below 👇

Allison graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders. Her minor in ASL unlocked a passion for audiology, and she is now a third-year graduate student completing her Doctorate in Audiology.

She enjoys audiology because it allows her to combine her love of science and problem solving with genuine one-on-one patient connections. Allison also has a special interest in animal audiology, and she has even traveled to South Africa to complete research on Elephant and Rhino hearing!

Kayleigh graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in audiology and speech-language sciences. She is now pursuing a Doctor of Audiology degree from Wichita State University and is on track to graduate in 2027.

She decided to pursue audiology after experiencing hearing issues of her own while growing up! Seeing the way that the audiologists were able to help her inspired her to want to do the same for others.

Anna graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. She is now in her final year of graduate studies to complete her Doctorate in Audiology at Indiana University.

She has always had an interest in the hearing process and how the body functions. These interests, as well as a passion for science and helping patients feel heard, are what led her to pursue a career as an audiologist!

We are offering free hearing screenings for all ages this Thursday at the Rockcastle County Health Department. Screenings will take place inside our mobile unit where we can see several people at a time. Please stop by if you have some time!