22 years after her first cochlear implant, a UT student is on her way to becoming an audiologist

Two decades ago, we aired the story about a mother who was pushing to make it a requirement in Tennessee to screen all infants for hearing issues after birth. We caught up with the family, and while her daughter Lauren is all grown up and about to graduate college -- she wants to next study to help others like her through life with cochlear implants.
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[@dalehenry5233]

Awesome girl, well done. I have a cochlear implant and it works very well. Born deaf in both ears so, I can relate to a life time of deafness. 👍🏻😁

[@robertbrown7917]

you go girl

[@nigeldirden9018]

way to go :) I was being Deaf in both ears but I wear one cochlear implant thinking about being a coach football team that I like or basketball team too.

[@Kovalainenn]

Good luck girl ❤

[@calvinhinojosa8062]

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