What Does Lobe’s 20th Anniversary Mean?

Writing our History

Since 2006, Lobe Magazine has been showcasing the knowledge of its partners and the hearing health professionals practicing in the Lobe clinics network. Through hundreds of articles and columns, the authors discuss the importance of taking care of your hearing and present the latest technological advances in hearing aids and assistive listening devices. It’s a fascinating source of knowledge!

The Pleasure of Celebration

Lobe’s large network of clinics is made up of nearly 400 people who, every day, contribute to its purpose: changing lives by breaking the isolation that hearing loss causes. It is an honour and a privilege to make time to celebrate their hard work and dedication.

Looking Forward to Meeting you

The professionals practicing in Lobe clinics educate Quebecers about hearing health through a multitude of activities. Since 2018, Marie-Josée Taillefer, ambassador of Lobe clinics and hearing health, has been holding conferences across Quebec to share her experiences and communicate her passion for the field of hearing health.

Creating Change Through Involvement

The Lobe network supports a number of non-profit organizations and institutions in the hearing health field. Among its notable supports, the network has allowed the implementation of a master’s program in audiology at Laval University. The audioprosthetists practicing in the Lobe clinics have created the Relève program for students in audioprosthetic. For more than 10 years now, the network has also contributed to several projects of the Fondation Sourdine. One of these important projects was the acquisition of a building for the École oraliste de Québec pour enfants malentendants ou sourds in Quebec City. It is with great pride that we continue our mission and with great ambition that we envision the next 20 years.

Listening to You Everywhere in the Province

In 2002, the first Lobe clinics opened in the Beauce region, in Sainte-Marie and SaintGeorges. Since then, the network has grown every year in pursuit of its mission: to make hearing health and communication services accessible throughout Quebec. Today, Lobe has nearly 60 clinics throughout the province.

Hearing Consultations: A First Step in the Right Direction!

People often decide to see a hearing health professional only after having doubts about their hearing for some time. Those little uncertainties lead them to want to know more, to understand better.

After blaming fatigue or lack of attention, a time comes when people must face the fact: their hearing isn’t what it used to be. This realization can come with several apprehensions about the next steps. And while some are eager to proceed, others are more reluctant to begin the consultation process. When it comes to their health, many people tend to look too far ahead and skip steps or fear potential diagnoses.

This is where office agents come into play. Their primary role is to reassure you and answer your questions. Sometimes a few words are enough: “We’re here for you.”

The office agent will talk to you over the phone to learn and understand your needs related to your hearing problems. Afterwards, they can schedule a free* hearing consultation with a hearing health professional (which includes an evaluation of your hearing).

Regardless of the type of call, you’ll be offered a solution. At each step, you’ll receive guidance, advice, and answers to all your questions.

Go Ahead… We’re All Ears!

Hearing consultations are an important step in taking care of your hearing. Our hearing health professionals establish the state of your hearing and learn about your daily listening and communication challenges. They also share accurate information about the importance of healthy hearing and the impacts that hearing loss can have. This can be an opportunity to dispel some misconceptions and talk about possible avenues for dealing with hearing loss, such as hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and communication strategies.

After that, the appointment will move on to the complete evaluation of your hearing. Depending on the results, you’ll be referred to other hearing health professionals to continue the process if necessary. It's never too early to have your hearing checked. Actually, the sooner the better! So why wait?

If you have any doubts about the quality of your hearing, schedule a free* hearing consultation, which includes an evaluation of your hearing.

Christine Fortin Clinical Training Agent and Call Centre Manager - Quebec

It's never too early to have your hearing checked. Actually, the sooner the better! So why wait?