1.   Laura Feldhake, AuD, CCC-A is the current VP of Audiology in the Wisconsin Speech, Language Pathology & Audiology Professional Association as well as a member Early Hearng Detection and Intervention Implementation Working Group Committee member), ASHA and AAA .

2.   Dr. Laura Feldhake, Audiologist, is a wife and mother of two children, and is active in the community. She assists her children with after school activities such as Boy Scouts and music.

3.   She has over 15 years of clinical experience evaluating and remediating hearing and balance disorders in individuals of all age ranges.

4.   She is well respected amongst her peers taking a leadership role in the newborn hearing screening legislation and follow-up in the state. Currently she is active in the state association as Vice President of Audiology and actively promotes Audiology Awareness.

5.   Dr. Feldhake is a licensed audiologist in the state of Wisconsin for 15 years proceeded by a year of clinical fellowship throughout which she has provided services to a variety of populations. 

6.    Dr. Feldhake provides quality audiologic services to all ages, currently specializing in identification and remediation of pediatric hearing difficulties and vestibular disorders.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2006-Present  Owner/Audiologist- Premier Hearing Solutions, Stoughton WI

1995-2006    Clinical Audiologist-Dean Medical Center, Madison, and Stoughton, WI

1993-1995    Clinical Audiologist -Rural Wisconsin Hospital Cooperative, Sauk City, WI

PUBLICATIONS:

“Audiological Practices:  What is Popular Versus What is Supported by Evidence.”  American Journal of Audiology, pp. 26-34, Vol. 4, March 1995.

 PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES

  • WSHA-P Annual Convention, February 2010. Presented on the current Audiology issues in Wisconsin and Nationally with emphasis on pending state legislation and national healthcare reform.
  • Stoughton Area Senior Expo, October 2009.  Public hearing screenings.
  • WSHA-P Fall Update, September 2009.  Presented on current Audiology issues in Wisconsin with emphasis on the newly inacted Act 14 providing insurance benefits to children with hearing loss.
  • Public hearing screenings at the Wisconsin State Capital building, May 2009.
  • Stoughton Area Providers Meeting, May 2009. Presented on hearing loss and current hearing aid technology.
  • Testified on behalf of state legislation to mandate hearing aids and cochlear implant technology in children, 2009.
  • WSHA-P Annual Convention, February 2009.  Presented on the current Audiology issues in Wisconsin with emphasis on the current legislative initiatives including Hearing aid and CI for children under 18 years of age and updating licensure regulations.
  • WSHA-P Fall Udate, September 2008. Presented on the current Audiology issues in Wisconsin and the procedure for navigating Wisconsin's new ForwardHealth Medicaid Program.
  • WSHA Annual Convention, February 2008.  Presented on the current state of Audiology in Wisconsin and provided updates on Medicaid, Medicare and the 2007 Joint Committee on Infant Hearing Loss guidelines.
  • Stoughton Wisconsin Rotary Club, October 2007.  Presented on hearing and noise induced hearing loss.
  • WSHA Fall Update, September 2007.  Presented on the current state of Audiology licensure in Wisconsin.
  • Annual Parent Conference, March 2007.  Presented an introductory course on hearing loss and hearing technology.
  • WSHA Annual Convention,  February 2007.  Presented on the current state of Audiology licensure in Wisconsin.
  • WSHA Fall Update, September 2006.  Presented on the current state of Audiology in Wisconsin.
  • Wisconsin Pediatric Audiology Training-Wisconsin Sound Beginnings Program, Online, 2003.  Assist in course development, PowerPoint presentation design, and facilitate online chat room discussions.
  • WSHA Annual Convention-Wisconsin Speech-Language and Audiology Association, 2002.  Presented on the development of a statewide reporting mechanism for confirmed hearing loss in children less than 3 years.
  • WSHA Grand Rounds- Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1999.  Presented on the progress of the proposed UNHS legislation and its impact on the Audiology community.
  • WSHA Annual Convention - Wisconsin Speech-Language and Audiology Association, 1999, 2002, and 2003.  Member and or chair of the Audiology speakers committee whose responsibility is to recruit and organize sessions relative to the field of Audiology.
  • WSHA Annual Convention - Wisconsin Speech-Language and Audiology Association, 2001 and 2003.  Audiology Chairperson whose responsibilities were to plan, organize and maintain the three day convention with over 1000 attendees.
  • Various public service appearance on behalf of Dean Medical Center that included hearing screenings, health fairs and informational seminars regarding hearing loss and amplification, 1996-present.

       

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS        

  • Wisconsin Speech-Language and Audiology Association, 1993-

  • American Speech Language and Hearing Association, 1994-

  • American Academy of Audiology, 1996-1997 and 2004 to present

   EDUCATION

  • Doctorate of Audiology, 2003 -Salus University College of Audiology (previously known as Pennsylvana College of Optometry School of Audiology) 

  • M.S., Audiology, 1993-University of Wisconsin-Madison

  • B.A., Communicative Disorders, 1990 University of Wisconsin-Madison

               

   HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

  • Yahara District Boy Scout Helping Hand Award-April 10, 2010. Recognized for service to the Boy Scouts of America.

  • WSHA-P Presidents Award-February 6, 2009- Recognized for contributions to the professions of Speech Pathology and Audiology and to the Association.

  • Wisconsin Audiologist of the Year - April 29, 2006 – the Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association (WSHA) has awarded Audiologist of the Year to Laura J. Feldhake. Dr. Feldhake was chosen as Audiologist of the yearfor the compasion, commitment and care she shows her patients and their families and the difference she has made in their lives. She has served for many years as a member of the Early Hearing and Detection Implementation Committee for Wiisconsin. Dr. Feldhake was previously with the Dean Clinic in Madison where she worked with patients of all ages but specialized in pediatic services including hearing and auditory processing diagnostics and amplification.  “Congratulations on receiving this award. You exemplify the professional qualities for which we all strive. What a great tribute this is to you as a professional serving people with hearing problems. Thank you for your high level of professionalism and commitment to the people you serve.”  

  • Certificate of Commendation - State of Wisconsin, Kohler, WI 2002. Awarded by Governor Scott McCallum in recognition of being a champion of early detection and intervention for infants with hearing loss. 

  • WSHA Salutes Outstanding Service Award – Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Madison, WI 1999.  Awarded for outstanding efforts in support of the Universal Infant Hearing Screening (UNHS) and Follow-up bill.

  • Editor’s Award – American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1996.  Awarded for contributing author of Audiologic Practices: What is Popular Versus What is Supported by Evidence.

  • Vice President of Audiology, 2005-.  Wisconsin Speech-Language and Audiology Professional Association.  Duties include representing Wisconsin audiologists at the state level.

  • Chairperson of EDHI Committee, 2005-2009.  Wisconsin Speech-Language and Audiology Association.  Coordinated committee member activities that promote and maintain newborn hearing screening activities in Wisconsin Hospitals with focus on awarding grants to hospital programs.

  • Consulting Audiologist.  Wisconsin Implementation Work Group for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, 1999-present.  Member of an interdisciplinary group of professionals dedicated to maintaining the state’s current newborn screening procedures.

  • Chairperson of UNHS Ad-Hoc Committee, 2000-2005.  Wisconsin Speech-Language and Audiology Association.  Coordinate committee member activities that promote and maintain newborn hearing screening activities in Wisconsin Hospitals.

  • Co-Chairperson of WSHA PR Committee, 1999-2002.  Coordinated various media efforts on behalf of the Wisconsin Speech-Language and Audiology Association to enhance public awareness of our profession and communicative disorders.

  • Cub Scout Den Leader, 2004-2008.  Conduct various activities at the Den and Pack level for boys aged 7-11 years.  Completed several leadership training courses including New Leader Essentials (2004), Youth Protection (2004), Basic Adult Leadership (2004), Safe Swim Defense (2004/2006), Health and Safety Training (2004/2007), Cub Scout Den Leader training (2004) and Outdoor Webelo Leader Training (2006).
  • Cub Scout Pack Secretary, 2006-2008. Maintained pack roster, authored and distributed monthly newsletters, served as webmaster, and organized various pack event.
  • Boys Scout Troop Committee Chair, 2009-