Healthy Hearing Series: Sound as Culture

Join us for a 3-part virtual series led by Dr. John Weigand from Liberty Hearing Centers. This series will educate the community about the importance of hearing wellness and awareness. Presenter: Dr. Weigand, Director & Doctor of Audiology, Liberty Hearing Centers Upcoming Sessions May 13 Art of Listening Learn how hearing works, why speech becomes difficult in noisy environments, and how public spaces like museums and libraries can improve accessibility. June 10 Tinnitus & The City Community-focused presentation on how urban noise impacts hearing health and stress, with practical, evidence-based tools New Yorkers can use to manage tinnitus and protect long-term hearing wellness. July 8 Sound as Culture Cultural and educational presentation exploring how sound shapes neighborhood identity, memory, music scenes, and artistic expression in Brooklyn. About Dr. Weigand: Dr. John P. Weigand is the founder and director of audiology for Liberty Hearing Centers. Dr. Weigand has been practicing in the field of audiology with over 25 years of experience, and as a native of Queens, Dr. Weigand is a graduate of Archbishop Molloy High School and Queens College. After graduating from college, Dr. Weigand excelled at St. John’s University, completing his Master of Arts program, and furthered his education by attaining a doctorate in clinical audiology from the University of Florida. Dr. Weigand has been the chief audiologist at Downstate Medical Center since 2000 and is well recognized by the greater Brooklyn community. Additionally, Dr. Weigand is a New York state-registered hearing aid dispenser and a proud member of the American Academy of Audiology, the New York Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The Zoom link will be sent to everyone who is registered. Please reach out to the Community Health Team at healthybklyn@bklynlibrary.org if you have any questions.