Great story on the local news about Ken Martin and Hearing the Call. https://www.ketk.com/news/local-news/audiologist-provides-free-hearing/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KETK_NBC&fbclid=IwY2xjawLLymVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFZVHg3bWV3aDZINjFzdmxCAR4aWXPR1W_t6sPLh3dEcZyCVTBibT6f9_pXW1-YgDq2H3rd_v2rBmTKwopdvQ_aem_AWd1CWwH0YZmuax7Bc8jIQ (fb)

One of Our Most Memorable Patients in Guatemala: Meet Emely On one of our final days at Hospital de la Familia, we met a remarkable young girl named Emely and her devoted mother. Emely had been scheduled for a hearing test in Guatemala City—a crucial step in getting her the support she needs for her autism. But when the test was suddenly canceled, it threatened to delay her access to critical resources. Not willing to give up, Emely’s mother found out that Hospital de la Familia might be able to help. Without hesitation, they drove nearly eight hours to reach our team. The test Emely needed is called an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR), which requires anesthesia and gives a detailed picture of a patients hearing. Dr. Jen Phelan performed the test and Emely passed with beautifully defined waveforms. Thanks to this test and the tireless dedication of the HDLF team, Emely is now on track to receive the support she needs to better understand and engage with the world around her. (fb)