Hearing Loss - The Quiet Epidemic

Presentation will be via Zoom

BIO: Monique Hammond
Monique Hammond is a registered pharmacist who lost hearing in her left ear –
from a loud folk rock band - at a church fundraiser over 10 years ago.
The incident became a life-changer – she had to quit her job at the University of
Minnesota Hospital Pharmacy.
Monique had graduated with high distinction from the University of Minnesota,
College of Pharmacy.
After losing hearing, she did 5 years of research and wrote the book:
What Did You Say? An Unexpected Journey into the World of Hearing Loss
(1 st and 2 nd Editions).
Monique was appointed by the governor to the Commission of Deaf, Deafblind
and Hard-Of-Hearing Minnesotans, where she completed two terms as vice-chair.
She is also past president of the Minnesota Chapter of the Hearing Loss
Association of America.
Monique speaks regularly to employees and the members of the public about
Hearing Loss and the dangers of loud noise.