Hearing loss

Hearing loss

Also known as: Hearing impairment

Hearing loss is a sudden or gradual decrease in how well you can hear. Depending on the cause, it can range from mild to severe and can be reversible, temporary, or permanent. Hearing loss is also known as hearing impairment, which includes being born without hearing (congenital hearing loss).

After illness, injury or disability, people in our community turn to Providence Rehabilitation Services for help in regaining strength and independence. Last year, Providence Rehabilitation served more than 45,000 adults and children.

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Services offered by Providence

PACE care coordination

PACE stands for Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, a federally recognized program that offers a seamless provision of total care. PACE pro More »

Forms & Information

Newborn Hearing Screening

The first two years of a child’s life are the most important for speech and language development. That’s why it’s important to detect hearing problems early. The state of Oregon requires that all newborns be given a hearing test soon after they are born.

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