Hough Ear Institute

Hough Ear Institute Restoring hearing worldwide through research, teaching, and humanitarian efforts.

“...sometimes God leads you to do things that you didn’t think you wanted to do... If you respond to what you’re directe...
05/29/2026

“...sometimes God leads you to do things that you didn’t think you wanted to do... If you respond to what you’re directed to, it turns out to be something better than what you had planned.”

Did you know Dr. Jack Hough never planned to become an ear surgeon?

He originally hoped to become a general surgeon or neurosurgeon. In fact, he once said the ear was the part of the head and neck he was least interested in.

But through the guidance of mentors, a desire to serve unmet needs, and a willingness to follow where he was led, Dr. Hough stepped into a field that would become his life’s work.

He went on to pioneer microscopic middle ear procedures, help advance the cochlear implant, and develop surgical techniques that helped restore hearing for innumerable people around the world.

We are deeply grateful that Dr. Hough followed a path he never expected—one that changed lives then, and continues to shape our mission today.

🧠💙 As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re highlighting an often-overlooked connection: hearing, commun...
05/27/2026

🧠💙 As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re highlighting an often-overlooked connection: hearing, communication, and mental well-being.

When someone cannot hear clearly, conversations can become exhausting. Over time, it may become easier to withdraw from family gatherings, community events, church, work, and everyday moments of connection.

That matters. The CDC reports that about 1 in 3 U.S. adults feel lonely, and loneliness and social isolation can increase the risk of depression, anxiety, dementia, and other serious health concerns.

Through HoughAid, we provide free hearing aids to low-income adults across Oklahoma—helping people reconnect with family, coworkers, friends, and community.

Because hearing is about more than sound. It’s about connection. 👂💙

Today, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.For Hough Ear Ins...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

For Hough Ear Institute, Memorial Day carries a deeply personal meaning through the story of our founder, Lt. Dr. Jack Hough, who served as a field medic during World War II at Iwo Jima. In the midst of unimaginable danger, he tended to the wounded at great risk to his own life—an act of courage for which he received the Bronze Star.

Today, we honor not only Dr. Hough’s service, but especially those he could not save. We remember the lives lost on Iwo Jima, and all who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

May we carry their memory with humility, gratitude, and reverence.

As Memorial Day approaches tomorrow, many of us are reflecting on the people who shaped our lives—the loved ones, mentor...
05/24/2026

As Memorial Day approaches tomorrow, many of us are reflecting on the people who shaped our lives—the loved ones, mentors, friends, and heroes whose impact continues long after they are gone.

A tribute gift to Hough Ear Institute is a meaningful way to give in honor or memory of someone who changed your life, while helping others reconnect through hearing.

Your gift supports research, education, and humanitarian programs like HoughAid—bringing hope, connection, and the gift of hearing to people across Oklahoma and beyond.

Give in honor or memory of someone special:
https://ow.ly/2m2950Z2q2z

🏀👂 Lance Allred made history as the first legally deaf player in the NBA.The quote on this graphic says so much about re...
05/22/2026

🏀👂 Lance Allred made history as the first legally deaf player in the NBA.

The quote on this graphic says so much about resilience, determination, and refusing to let other people define what is possible.

At Hough Ear Institute, we believe hearing loss should never mean losing access to connection, opportunity, or community. Stories like Lance’s remind us why accessibility, support, and hearing health awareness matter—not just in sports, but in everyday life.

🌍 Global Accessibility Awareness DayAccessibility means making sure everyone has the opportunity to participate fully—in...
05/21/2026

🌍 Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Accessibility means making sure everyone has the opportunity to participate fully—including people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

For many, that can look like:
🤟 Respecting and supporting sign language
💬 Using captions when sharing videos
👂 Speaking clearly and facing the person you’re talking to
📝 Providing written information when needed
🤝 Making space for people to ask for what helps them communicate best

Small changes can make a meaningful difference. When we make conversations, events, classrooms, workplaces, and online spaces more accessible, we help more people feel included, valued, and connected.

At Hough Ear Institute, we believe connection matters—and accessibility helps make that possible.

05/20/2026

Different court. Same hustle. 🏀🔬

While OKC is cheering on the Thunder, our team is taking our own shot at hearing loss.

From the lab to the community, Hough Ear Institute is working to advance research, education, and programs that help people reconnect with the sounds and conversations that matter most.

It may not be Paycom Center… but we’re still giving it everything we’ve got. 👂⚡

Win high-fidelity earplugs to help protect your hearing at the game!
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Thunder Up, Oklahoma!

🧠💙 Mental Health Awareness MonthWhen we talk about hearing health, we’re not only talking about sound—we’re also talking...
05/20/2026

🧠💙 Mental Health Awareness Month

When we talk about hearing health, we’re not only talking about sound—we’re also talking about connection, communication, and the brain.

Research continues to show that hearing loss is one of several modifiable risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. That means hearing health may be one important piece of the larger brain-health picture.

At Hough Ear Institute, our researchers are exploring the connection between the ear and the brain—working to better understand how hearing, memory, and cognition may be linked.

There is still much to learn, but one thing is clear: caring for hearing health is part of caring for whole-person health.

As Memorial Day approaches next week, many of us are thinking about the people who have shaped our lives—the loved ones,...
05/18/2026

As Memorial Day approaches next week, many of us are thinking about the people who have shaped our lives—the loved ones, mentors, friends, and heroes whose impact continues to stay with us.

A tribute gift to Hough Ear Institute is a meaningful way to honor or remember someone special while helping others reconnect through hearing.

Your gift supports research, education, and programs like HoughAid—bringing hope and connection to people across Oklahoma and beyond.

Give in honor or memory of someone who changed your life:
https://ow.ly/Rj0r50Z0oYi

🏀⚡ Sounds of the GameThe roar of the crowd.The squeak of sneakers on the court.The buzzer before tipoff.The chants echoi...
05/15/2026

🏀⚡ Sounds of the Game

The roar of the crowd.
The squeak of sneakers on the court.
The buzzer before tipoff.
The chants echoing through Paycom Center.

Thunder playoff basketball is full of sounds that make the moment unforgettable—and after OKC’s big 3–0 lead over the Lakers, the energy is only getting louder. Thunder Up!

For many Oklahomans, untreated hearing loss can make it harder to stay connected to moments like these, from game day excitement to conversations with family and friends.

That’s why our HoughAid program provides free hearing aids to low-income adults across Oklahoma, helping people reconnect with the sounds and people that matter most.

💬 What’s your favorite sound of a Thunder game?

🧠💙 May is Mental Health Awareness MonthLiving with hearing challenges—especially tinnitus—can take a real toll, not just...
05/13/2026

🧠💙 May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Living with hearing challenges—especially tinnitus—can take a real toll, not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well.

That’s why we created Tinnitus Together, a free support group where people can connect, share experiences, and find encouragement from others who truly understand what it’s like to live with tinnitus.

We’re also learning more every day about the connection between hearing health and brain health, including links to conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Caring for your hearing is an important part of caring for your overall well-being.

If you or someone you love is struggling, you’re not alone.

👉 Learn more about Tinnitus Together: https://ow.ly/snLq50YS2LT

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