# I Hear Foundation

> From Silence into a World of Sound


## Posts

- [Natasha Joshi Wins Bronze at the 2024 World Deaf Shooting Championship – A Moment of Pride for India!](https://ihearfoundation.org/natasha-joshi-wins-bronze-at-the-2024-world-deaf-shooting-championship-a-moment-of-pride-for-india/): Natasha Joshi, our cochlear implant recipient won a bronze medal at the 2024 World Deaf Shooting Championship in Hanover, Germany.
- [Vibhu Tyagi Shines at the 14th World Deaf Golf Championship – Champion in Junior Men's & 4th Overall!](https://ihearfoundation.org/vibhu-tyagi-shines-at-the-14th-world-deaf-golf-championship-champion-in-junior-mens-4th-overall/): Vibhu Tyagi, our cochlear implant recipient has emerged victorious in the Junior Men’s category at the recently concluded 14th World Golf Deaf Championship in Australia.
- [Celebrating Excellence: The 19th I Hear Foundation-Hinduja Hospital Cochlear Implant Update](https://ihearfoundation.org/celebrating-excellence-the-19th-i-hear-foundation-hinduja-hospital-cochlear-implant-update/): The 19th I Hear Foundation-Hinduja Hospital Cochlear Implant Update for audiologists & habilitationists took place on July 27-28, 2024.
- [Cochlear Implant Surgical Training Workshop](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant-surgical-training-workshop/): I Hear Foundation in association with P. D.
- [I Hear Foundation conducted the 17th Cochlear Implant Update from 23-25 Sept 2022 for audiologists and habilitationists, a meeting filled with information, knowledge, and a fruitful exchange of ideas between professionals.](https://ihearfoundation.org/i-hear-foundation-conducted-the-17th-cochlear-implant-update-from-23-25-sept-2022-for-audiologists-and-habilitationists-a-meeting-filled-with-information-knowledge-and-a-fruitful-exchange-of-ideas/)
- [Signing of MOU between Dept. of Health Govt of Assam & I Hear Foundation Mumbai](https://ihearfoundation.org/signing-of-mou-between-dept-of-health-govt-of-assam-i-hear-foundation/)
- [Padmashri awarded to Dr Milind Kirtane (2014)](https://ihearfoundation.org/padmashri-awarded-to-dr-milind-kirtane-2014/)
- [Importance of early diagnosis of hearing loss](https://ihearfoundation.org/importance-of-early-diagnosis-of-hearing-loss/)
- [Newborn Hearing Screening – Early diagnosis leads to early intervention](https://ihearfoundation.org/newborn-hearing-screening-early-diagnosis-leads-to-early-intervention/)
- [Awareness talk about hearing loss for parents delivered at Ratnagiri](https://ihearfoundation.org/awareness-talk-about-hearing-loss-for-parents-delivered-at-ratnagiri/)
- [When hearing aids are not enough…](https://ihearfoundation.org/when-hearing-aids-are-not-enough/)
- [The miracle of cochlear implants](https://ihearfoundation.org/the-miracle-of-cochlear-implants/)
- [The first cochlear implant surgery in Rajasthan performed by Dr Milind Kirtane](https://ihearfoundation.org/the-first-cochlear-implant-surgery-in-rajasthan-performed-by-dr-milind-kirtane/)
- [The first corporate donation of 60 cochlear implants from Mahindra & Mahindra](https://ihearfoundation.org/the-first-corporate-donation-of-60-cochlear-implants-from-mahindra-mahindra/)
- [Cochlear implant surgeries – a boon for the hearing impaired  (Maharashtra Times 2004)](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant-surgeries-a-boon-for-the-hearing-impaired-maharashtra-times-2004/)
- [Dr Milind Kirtane receiving the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the year award 2018 for his contribution to the field of Medicine](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-milind-kirtane-receiving-the-lokmat-maharashtrian-of-the-year-award-2018-for-his-contribution-to-the-field-of-medicine/)
- [Lending an Ear - Renowned for Cochlear implant procedures, Dr. Milind Kirtane's tremendous contribution to the medical industry is worth 'hearing' says Deepali Vichare](https://ihearfoundation.org/lending-an-ear-renowned-for-cochlear-implant-procedures-dr-milind-kirtanes-tremendous-contribution-to-the-medical-industry-is-worth-hearing-says-deepali-vichare/)
- [Dr Milind Kirtane cochlear implant offers new hope for the unfortunate and the results are better!](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-milind-kirtane-cochlear-implant-offers-new-hope-for-the-unfortunate-and-the-results-are-better/)
- [Dr Kirtane with the then CM of Rajasthan Ms Vasundhara Raje Scindia](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-kirtane-with-the-then-cm-of-rajasthan-ms-vasundhara-raje-scindia/)
- [Cochlear Implant Surgeries done at Hedgewar Hospital, Aurangabad](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant-surgeries-done-at-hedgewar-hospital-aurangabad/)
- [First Corporate Donation of 60 Cochlear Implants - With Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Mr.Keshub Mahindra](https://ihearfoundation.org/first-corporate-donation-of-60-cochlear-implants-with-dr-a-p-j-abdul-kalam-and-mr-keshub-mahindra/)
- [15th Annual Cochlear Implant - I Hear Foundation & Hinduja Hospital](https://ihearfoundation.org/15th-annual-cochlear-implant-i-hear-foundation-hinduja-hospital/): I Hear Foundation & Hinduja Hospital conducted the 15th Annual Cochlear Implant Update for over 100 cochlear implant professionals on 25th and 26th July 2020.
- [I Hear Foundation conducts 14th Cochlear Implant Update](https://ihearfoundation.org/i-hear-foundation-conducts-14th-cochlear-implant-update/): I Hear Foundation conducted the 14th Cochlear Implant Update for cochlear implant audiologists and habilitationists, in association with Hinduja Hospital from 19th to 21st July 2019.
- [Inauguration of diagnostic centre for audiological testing by our trustee Nishita Dinesh Mohandas](https://ihearfoundation.org/inauguration-of-diagnostic-centre-for-audiological-testing-by-our-trustee-nishita-dinesh-mohandas/): Our trustee Nishita Dinesh Mohandas inaugurated a diagnostic centre for audiological testing at a pre-existing therapy centre at Raipur.
- [Testimonial from Nagpur](https://ihearfoundation.org/testimonial-from-nagpur/)
- [Dr. M.V.Kirtane signing MOU between Dept. Of Health & FW, Govt. Of Assam and "I HEAR FOUNDATION", Mumbai for awareness, detection and treatment of hearing loss.](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-m-v-kirtane-signing-mou-between-dept-of-health-fw-govt-of-assam-and-i-hear-foundation-mumbai-for-awareness-detection-and-treatment-of-hearing-loss/): Dr. M.V.Kirtane signing MOU between Dept. Of Health & FW, Govt. Of Assam and "I HEAR FOUNDATION", Mumbai for awareness, detection and treatment of hearing loss.
- [This Padma-Awardee Doctor Will Tell Us Why We Need to ‘Listen’ to Our Ears!](https://ihearfoundation.org/this-padma-awardee-doctor-will-tell-us-why-we-need-to-listen-to-our-ears/): Is there an age limit for undergoing a cochlear implant? What are the most common causes of hearing loss? An expert answers.
- [I Hear Foundation conducted the 13th Annual Cochlear Implant Update](https://ihearfoundation.org/ihf-conducted-13th-annual-cochlear-implant-update/): I Hear Foundation conducted the 13th Annual Cochlear Implant Update for professionals such as audiologists, speech & language pathologists and habilitationists working in the field of cochlear implants.
- [Dr Milind Kirtane was awarded the Times Healthcare Achiever 2018](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-milind-kirtane-was-awarded-the-times-healthcare-achiever-2018/): Dr Milind Kirtane was awarded the Times Healthcare Achiever 2018 award in Mumbai for his contribution to the field of Medicine.
- [Congratulations to Dr. Milind Kirtane for winning Maharashtrian of the year](https://ihearfoundation.org/congratulations-to-dr-milind-kirtane-for-winning-maharashtrian-of-the-year/): Dr Milind Kirtane was awarded the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year award 2018 for his contribution to the field of Medicine.
- [Natasha Joshi, who overcame hearing loss to win gold medal in rifle shooting](https://ihearfoundation.org/natasha-joshi-excels-in-rifle-shooting-and-won-the-gold-medal-in-rifle-shooting-at-the-national-level-in-the-under-14-category/): Natasha Joshi was detected with hearing loss when she was about a year and a half. She received her cochlear implant a year later.
- [Dr Milind Kirtane was conferred with the ‘Xavier Ratna 2018’](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-milind-kirtane-was-conferred-with-the-xavier-ratna-2018/): Dr Milind Kirtane was conferred with the ‘Xavier Ratna 2018’ by St.
- [Dr Milind Kirtane awarded the prestigious Dr S Dayal award for Excellence in Medicine](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-milind-kirtane-awarded-the-prestigious-dr-s-dayal-award-for-excellence-in-medicine/): Dr Milind Kirtane was awarded the prestigious Dr S Dayal award for Excellence in Medicine by Dr Dayal Foundation. Here are some glimpses...
- [IHF conducted the 11th Annual Cochlear Implant Update](https://ihearfoundation.org/ihf-conducted-11th-annual-cochlear-implant-update/): I Hear Foundation conducted the 11th Annual Cochlear Implant Update in association with Hinduja Hospital on 8th and 9th July 2016 to train audiologists and habilitationists from all over India.
- [Cochlear Implant Update](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant-update/)
- [Dr. Milind Kirtane invited as Faculty in Australia](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-milind-kirtane-invited-faculty-australia/): Dr. Milind Kirtane invited as Faculty at the Advanced Cochlear Implant Surgical Workshop conducted in Sydney, Australia in April 2016.
- [MAHARUKH KUDIA](https://ihearfoundation.org/maharukh-kudia/): Maharukh's family realised that she had a hearing loss when she was 9 months-old.
- [Aadhit Bhawani](https://ihearfoundation.org/aadhit-bhawani/): When Aadhit was 4 months, his parents felt that he probably could not hear.
- [Lalit Kumar Sonawane](https://ihearfoundation.org/lalitkumar-sonawane/): Dr. Lalit Kumar Sonawane, a medical officer lost his hearing when he was 22 years old. Unable to hear with optimally fitted hearing aids, he had lost all hope.
- [PURVA BHOIR](https://ihearfoundation.org/purva-bhoir/): Purva's hearing loss was detected at the age of 3 months.
- [Sharanya Manoharan](https://ihearfoundation.org/sharanya-manoharan/): Sharanya Manoharan is a 15-year-old schoolgirl who is an accomplished Bharatnatyam dancer and a keyboard player.
- [Nabha Wamburkar](https://ihearfoundation.org/nabha-wamburkar/): Parents play a key part in shaping the lives of their children.
- [Jehaan Daboo](https://ihearfoundation.org/jehaan-daboo/): One look at our body and we can easily appreciate the symmetry in Nature’s creation. We have two eyes, two hands, two legs and two ears too.
- [Jasmine Shah](https://ihearfoundation.org/jasmine-shah/): In Helen Keller’s words, “Blindness separates people from things; deafness separates people from people.” Jasmine Shah’s experience is similar.
- [Dr. Shripal S. Jain](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-shripal-s-jain/): I am Dr. Shripal S Jain. I am a dentist by profession and my wife Dr. Bharti S Jain, a family physician. Rujal Jain is our first born child.
- [Anil Mehta](https://ihearfoundation.org/anil-mehta/): Imagine what would happen a century ago to a person whose hearing would fail. They would take him to tantriks. Fortunately today they take him to a doctor.
- [Isha Vartak](https://ihearfoundation.org/isha-vartak/): Meet Isha Vartak, a budding writer with a flair for mathematics. But for a cochlear implant, Isha’s life talents would have been lost forever!
- [Shanice Fernandes](https://ihearfoundation.org/shanice-fernandes/): How many of us would take a chance with a relatively unknown medical technology for our children?
- [Cochlear Implant Program initiated](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant-program-initiated/): Cochlear Implant Program initiated at Ropar near Chandigarh under the guidance of Dr. Milind Kirtane by one of his Cochlear Implant Fellows.
- [PD Hinduja Hospital, IAP & IHF conduct seminar](https://ihearfoundation.org/pd-hinduja-hospital-iap-ihear-foundation-conduct-seminar-on-hearing-impairment-financial-express/): The focus of the session was on the role of paediatricians in early diagnosis of hearing impairment in children and need for early intervention with cochlear implants PD Hinduja Hospital & MRC in association with Indian Academy of Pediatrics and ihear foundation (IHF) conducted a seminar on ‘Current concepts in hearing impairment and Cochlear Implants’ for Pediatricians, as a prelude to International Ear Care Day, which is on March 3.
- [PD Hinduja Hospital, IAP & IHF conduct seminar](https://ihearfoundation.org/pd-hinduja-hospital-iap-ihear-foundation-conduct-seminar-on-hearing-impairment/): As a prelude to International Ear Care Day on March 3, P D Hinduja Hospital & MRC in association with Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) and I Hear Foundation (IHF) conducted a seminar on ‘Current concepts in hearing impairment and Cochlear Implants’ for paediatricians.
- [Joint Program](https://ihearfoundation.org/joint-program-of-p-d-hinduja-hospital-iap-mumbai-and-i-hear-foundation/): I Hear Foundation, in association with Indian Academy of Pediatrics and Hinduja Hospital conducted a CME on "Current Concepts in Hearing Impairment & Cochlear Implants" on 28th February 2016.
- [Celebrating the first 250 Cochlear implant surgeries](https://ihearfoundation.org/celebrating-the-first-250-cochlear-implant-surgeries/)

## Pages

- [Habilitation](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant/habilitation/)
- [Mapping](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant/mapping/)
- [Early Intervention](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant/early-intervention/)
- [Early Diagnosis](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant/early-diagnosis/): Hearing loss may be present since birth or may occur later at any age.
- [Donate](https://ihearfoundation.org/donate/): The I Hear Foundation has been working in Mumbai in the field of hearing loss for over a decade.
- [Outcomes](https://ihearfoundation.org/outcomes/): How many of us would take a chance with a relatively unknown medical technology for our children?
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- [Our Trustees](https://ihearfoundation.org/about-us/our-trustees/): Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago.
- [Our work](https://ihearfoundation.org/about-us/our-work/): I Hear Foundation offers a number of services to individuals with hearing loss.
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