Imperial Valley News Center
FDA allows marketing of first self-fitting hearing aid controlled by the user
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- Written by Alison Hunt
Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of a new device, the Bose Hearing Aid, intended to amplify sounds for individuals 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment (hearing loss). This is the first hearing aid authorized for marketing by the FDA that enables users to fit, program and control the hearing aid on their own, without assistance from a health care provider.
Science and can-do spirit intersect impressively in Southern California pest programs
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- Written by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture
Los Alamitos, California - A trip to Southern California this week was a welcome reminder of the remarkable work our employees do to protect us from threats posed by invasive species.
Government Agencies Train with Military during San Francisco Fleet Week
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- Written by Kristina Young
San Francisco, California - San Francisco Fleet Week is famous for the Blue Angels air shows, the parade of ships, large crowds and service members walking around in their uniforms. One part of fleet week that is not widely known is the Defense Support of Civilian Authorities (DSCA) exercise held annually to train government agencies to work together to respond in the event of a natural disaster.
Secretary of State Pompeo's Call With Maldives President-elect Solih
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Washington, DC - Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke by phone today with Maldivian President-elect Ibrahim Solih to congratulate him on his recent electoral victory.
Retirement 21st Century style
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- Written by John Grimaldi
Washington, DC - Recent reports of an increased rate of bankruptcies among America’s senior citizens provides a new incentive to prepare for retirement, according to Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].
Secretary of State Pompeo's Call With Mexican Foreign Secretary Videgaray
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Washington, DC - U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke Thursday with Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray.
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