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ABOUT US

Our Primary Purpose and Mission

 

To provide a broad range of competent educational, informational, prevention, intervention, and advocacy services for the benefit of persons of all ages and backgrounds who have a hearing loss, who are deaf, who may be at risk for hearing loss or deafness, who have tinnitus, or who have a balance disorder.

 

The EAR Foundation of Arizona will work in a collaborative partnership with persons, health care institutions, governmental agencies, foundations, trusts, and other organizations to provide and promote the best possible outcomes for persons with hearing loss, and for those who are at risk for hearing loss or deafness, who are deaf, who have tinnitus, and/or who have a balance disorder. 

Stop CMV AZ

 

Our current initiatives include partnering with Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Midwestern University to form Stop CMV AZ – a collaboration to increase awareness about congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), support the families impacted by cCMV, and advocate for those who need our voice in the state of Arizona.

About The EAR Foundation of Arizona

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The EAR Foundation of Arizona has developed several successful and innovative programs and has greatly benefited from generous grants and gifts from Vitalyst Health Foundation, The Arizona Community Foundation, The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, Valley Anesthesiology Foundation, and private donors.​

 

John D. Macias, MD, completed a clinical fellowship at The EAR Foundation in Nashville. Following completion of his fellowship in otology, a surgical subspecialty of otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat specialty), Dr. Macias joined a medical practice in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1995, Dr. Macias established The EAR Foundation of Arizona. 

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About Us

OUR PROGRAMS

BASICS

 

(Building a Screening Infrastructure for Children's Success)

HEAR for Kids
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Loaner and permanent hearing aids for children 0-18 years of age.

STOP CMV AZ

 

Provider and Community Education to raise awareness about cCMV

Screening Equipment Loans 

 

OAE screening equipment and Audiometers are availanle for loan at no cost.

Universal Newborn Hearing Screening

 

We advocate for the importance of hearing screenings of all newborns.

Other Programs & Advocacy Work

 

Adult Hearing Aids, Advocacy/Legislation, Consulting & Assistance

Our Services

27

Years of Experience

25,000+

BASICS Screens

3,000+

Hearing Aids

OUR STAFF & BOARD

John Macias, M.D.
President
Otologist/Otolaryngologist

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Melanie Moore, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA

Audiology Consultant​

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Lylis Olsen, MS, MPH, CCC-A

AzEHDI Coordinator & HEAR for Kids

hearforkids@earfoundationaz.com

 

Melissa Selbst, MPH
Executive Director
melissa@earfoundationaz.com

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Our Staff and Board
Our staff performed tens of thousands of screens and helped hundreds of children receive the medical attention they needed! 

The EAR Foundation of Arizona Board

Bob Milligan

Board Member

Rick Berkheimer

Board Member

John Macias, MD

President

Steven Seiler

Chairman

Aubrey Maze, MD

Board Member

CONTACT US

326 E. Coronado Road, Suite 203

Phoenix, AZ 85004

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Telephone: (602) 535-5566

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Email: basicsfollowup@earfoundationaz.com

Monday – Friday:  Office Hours Vary

Hearing Screenings & Hearing Aid Drop-offs by Appointment

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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SUCCESS STORIES

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Mackenzie - North hearing story
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I am so grateful that we caught his vision problem early. I believe had I not known about this he would have had problems early on in school.

Lashey, Dominic's mom

If we had not learned about it until he was in school, it would have been too late.

Jennifer, Henry's mom

The early detection will help them succeed in school and recreational activities/hobbies. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Barbara, Kenyon and Perry's mom

Success Stories
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