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Innovation: Cochlear Implants

Jessica J Messersmith,Ph.D. Assistant Professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department at USD. She discusses the department's Cochlear Implant program. Technological advances are helping more and more people with severe hearing loss. We also meet people whose lives have been changed through implants. 

Cara Hetland is the Director of Radio and Journalism Content for South Dakota Public Broadcasting.