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ABOUT BHI- Overview of BHI

The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit corporation which was created in 1973 to promote the benefits of better hearing. Perhaps BHI is best known as the producer of Public Service Announcements (PSA). Nearly 100 Hollywood celebrities, sports personalities, political leaders, business leaders and other prominent BHI spokespersons have come forward to share their hearing loss story and the choices they have made for better hearing (See Celebrity Circle on this website). Our television, radio and print PSAs have answered basic questions about hearing loss, described various treatment options, and perhaps more than anything, using celebrities as role models, tried to motivate consumers to seek help for their hearing loss earlier rather than later in their lives.

Behind the scenes, BHI has operated a call center where consumers can ask questions about hearing loss. Since its inception BHI has personally responded to more than 350,000 requests for information and distributed close to two million brochures on hearing healthcare.

Clinical studies have quantified the impact of untreated hearing loss on people with hearing loss as well as their family members. Recent research has also demonstrated the efficacy of modern hearing aids in the treatment of hearing loss. As digital and programmable technologies have revolutionized the world of medical devices, we have seen the dramatic benefits that hearing aids now provide to the hard-of-hearing. While our primary emphasis has always centered on getting the newest information to people with hearing loss, BHI is also targeting the person that people trust the most when it comes to their health, their primary care physician. BHI's Continuing Medical Education accredited materials are helping the medical community to better recognize the signs of hearing loss and to work with their patients in finding a hearing solution.

Whether you are a person with hearing loss or a medical professional, BHI invites you to spend time on our website, learning more about hearing loss and its treatment. Now in our second quarter century, the Better Hearing Institute will continue to share with the public and medical profession the important message that hearing well means living well.

Donating to the Better Hearing Institute

As a 501(c)3 organization, your donation to BHI is tax deductible. Your generosity will assure that BHI educational initiatives will continue to raise awareness of hearing health issues, point out treatment options and also assist in the prevention of hearing loss. If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation to the BHI, send a cover letter and check in the name of the Better Hearing Institute, Suite 420, 515 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. For your records, BHI's Federal ID number is 42-1018642.