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Both progressive and sudden hearing loss can raise many practical and emotional concerns for people. Below are useful links to resources that can help people cope with the impact of hearing loss. 

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Remote Mapping Services

Nov 23, 2018 / 3:46pm PST

We are excited to announce that the BC Adult CI Program has been successfully offering Remote Mapping Services (RMS) for Cochlear Recipients that live in the Vancouver Island and Interior regions of BC.  The Royal Jubliee Hospital in Victoria and the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops have dedicated telehealth rooms which are set up to allow CI recipients to have their sound processors mapped virtually.  If you are interested in making a RMS appt or would like more information, please contact the clinic at ci@providencehealth.bc.ca.

 

Vancouver Cochlear Implant Support Group

May 29, 2015 / 1:50pm PDT

For any new CI Candidates or current CI recipients who would like to learn more about cochlear implants or share experiences, please consider attending the Vancouver Cochlear Implant Support Group.  This is a privately organized support group run by CI recipient, Rick Waters.  Meetings are held monthly on Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm.  Please contact Rick for more information either via email:  rwmgtc@gmail.com or text: 604-787-7425.

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