Bloodbank and Kind2Hearing exchange services
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and Kind2Hearing came together last week to exchange blood for hearing tests in an effort to create awareness for their respective causes.
The Kind2Hearing team (from both Crossing Shopping Centre and Busamed Lowveld Private Hospital) carried out free hearing screenings for the staff of the SANBS, whereafter they in turn donated blood.
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“We wanted to support the SANBS and at the same time create awareness about hearing healthcare,” said Kristi Hattingh of Kind2Hearing.
She proceeded to provide more information on hearing healthcare.
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The audiologists from Kind2Hearing recommend that people of all ages should look out for the following symptoms:
• Difficulty hearing in the presence of background noise,
• Asking for repetition,
• difficulty hearing the television or over the phone,
• A ringing in the ears,
• Difficulty participating in conversations without visual input.
Audiologists recommend early detection and intervention when it comes to hearing loss, as one tends to lose certain functions if they are not used.
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“We have two practices in Mbombela and we are fully mobile, so we can provide all our services in the comfort of your own home. We also ensure they are accessible to everyone in and around the city.
“Our services include free hearing screenings, full hearing assessments, cleaning and servicing of hearing aids, providing hearing aids as well as ear protection and wax removals.”
Kind2Hearing at Busamed can be contacted on 013 755 1331 or Crossing on 013 010 1278.
The SANBS donor centre located in i’langa Mall may be contacted on 013 249 3181/3165.
