Profound Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Maria’s Story
With cochlear implants, Maria can now hear more of the things she loves, whether it be music or people.
Hearing Implant Program Patient Stories
Read stories about patients who have been cared for by the Hearing Implant Program.
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Unilateral Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implant: Abby’s Story
Spontaneous total hearing loss in one ear turned out to be only a bump in the road — not an end of dreams — for Abby, who had a cochlear implant at CHOP at 17.
Cochlear Implant for Hearing Loss: Lamont's Story
Lamont didn’t despair when he lost the little hearing he had in one ear. With a cochlear implant, he’s hearing better than ever and sharing his pride with other kids
Profound Deafness and Cochlear Implants: Phoenix's Story
When Phoenix was born profoundly deaf, his family turned to CHOP for help. At age 2 and 5 he received cochlear implants to help him hear.
Prematurity and Hearing Loss: Anna's Story
Born prematurely and with substantial hearing loss, Anna received a cochlear implant at CHOP — opening her world to language.