Newswise — House Ear Institute announced it has received a $15,000 CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Grant.
The grant funding allowed the Children's Auditory Research and Evaluation (CARE) center to purchase an otoacoustic emission system that helps determine a child's hearing capacity without behavioral cues.
"Otoacoustic emissions are generated by the outer hair cells of the cochlea, and this equipment allows us to measure these emissions," said Margaret Winter, coordinator of Clinical Services House Ear Institute Care Center. "Emissions are expected to be present when middle ear function is normal and cochlear hearing loss does not exceed mild to moderate levels. Otoacoustic emissions testing, combined with other tests, allows us to confirm significant cochlear hearing loss, and it helps us to differentiate between cochlear and neural hearing loss."
"The new equipment will enable the audiologists and staff of the Children's Auditory Research and Evaluation Center (Care Center) to both enhance and perpetuate the testing and evaluation of a child's hearing ability," said Jim Boswell, chief executive officer at the House Ear Institute. "We are grateful to CVS Caremark for their support of the institute's care center."
"In today's economic climate it's more important than ever to support organizations that can have a positive impact on children with disabilities and their families," said Eileen Howard Dunn, vice president, CVS Caremark Charitable Trust. "The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust selected house ear institute because its programming aligns with our mission to promote inclusion, increase access to medical therapies and improve academic performance of children with disabilities."
The Cvs Caremark Charitable Trust's grant to house ear institute is part of $4.2 Million in grants given to 92 nonprofit organizations across 22 states and Washington, D.C. Organizations that received funding were chosen for their focus on improving the lives of children with disabilities, as well as organizations that provide uninsured or underinsured individuals with needed care. CVS Caremark's assistance to organizations committed to children and families living with disabilities support the mission of the company's all kids can program. CVS Caremark all kids can is a five-year $25 million pledge to support children with disabilities by raising awareness in schools and in local communities about the importance of inclusion, creating greater opportunities for physical activity and play, and providing access to medical rehabilitation and related services.
About the House Ear Institute
The House Ear Institute (HEI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing hearing science through research and education to improve quality of life. Hei scientists investigate the cellular and molecular causes of hearing loss and related auditory disorders as well as neurological processes pertaining to the human auditory system and the brain. Our researchers also explore technology advancements to improve auditory implants, hearing aids, diagnostic techniques and rehabilitation tools. The institute shares its knowledge with the scientific and medical communities as well as the general public through its education and outreach programs. For more information about hei please call (800) 388-8612 or visit www.hei.org.
About the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust
The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, Inc. Is a private foundation created by CVS Caremark Corporation (nyse: cvs). Cvs caremark is the no. 1 Provider of prescriptions and related healthcare services in the nation. The trust's mission is to provide funding for health care, education and community involvement initiatives in communities where CVS/pharmacy stores are located. General information about cvs caremark is available through the investor relations portion of the company's web site at http://investor.Cvs.Com, or through the web site's press room at www.Cvs.Com/pressroom.
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