HearingLife’s People Who Care series is meant to introduce you to just a few of our many hearing healthcare providers who serve you with professional, personalized care at our nationwide locations.
Today, meet Ali McKeown, Au.D., CCC-A, who works at our Wichita, Kansas location. She has been serving her community as part of HearingLife since 2015.
“I'm glad I chose audiology for my career because every day is a challenge and something new,” says Ali.
Ali was recently awarded HearingLife’s Preceptor of the Year Award, which recognizes hearing care providers that go the extra mile in helping to train the next generation of hearing care professionals.
“I enjoy precepting because I know what it is like to be a student going through an audiology program. It seems like yesterday I was starting my first rotation and remember how nervous I was,” she explains. “I want students to feel confident in the skills they gain with me and feel like they have truly learned valuable lessons that will last them their career.”
A highlight for Ali of being an audiologist and of working at HearingLife was when she had a Campaign for Better Hearing Give Back recipient chosen for free hearing aids.
“The person who was chosen had worn hearing aids most of her life but was struggling with her current devices which were 9 years old. When I fit her with new hearing aids, tears ran down her face. Our local news station was able to be here to capture the moment and I will never forget it.”
If you’re ready to hear the difference hearing aids can make – or just want to get a baseline of how your hearing is doing, schedule a complimentary hearing assessment* at your local HearingLife today!