Organization: Department of Otorhinolarygology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Santo Tomas Hospital
Project title: UST Hear and Now: Tune In to Better Hearing!
Primary region: WPR
Country: Philippines
Event Description:
March 3, 2025
Lay Forum
“Tune Into Your Hearing Health, Understanding Hearing Loss: Causes, Prevention and Myths”
“Empower Your Ears: Protect & Preserve, Protect Your Ears: Safe Listening Habits”
March 3, 2025 to March 7, 2025
Hearing screening around various colleges
• Participants undergo ear check up with ENT doctors
• Free hearing screening using the Hear WHO app and ear examinations for students, faculty, and staff of SHS, Engineering and AB
• Informational and educational materials will also be distributed.
Ear Care Pledge
• Participants sign a commitment board “I Pledge to Protect My Hearing” to raise self awareness regarding hearing care
March 7, 2025
Symposium for the hard-of-hearing community
Collaboration with the Philippine Disability Affairs Office
March 8, 2025
Symposium for parents of hearing-impaired children
Collaboration with the Speech and Language Pathology Department of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Submitter: Nathaniel Sim