Congratulations to our partners at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health on the official launch of their new Hearing Number app! The Hearing Number app was created by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and developed by the team here at Mimi.
Bridging the Gap in Hearing Health
Hearing loss affects millions of people worldwide, yet access to diagnostic tools often remains out of reach due to cost, geography, or lack of awareness. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health sought to address this challenge by leveraging Mimi’s expertise to develop the Hearing Number app – a free, smartphone-based solution designed to empower individuals to monitor and understand their hearing health with ease.
The app is part of a larger public health initiative to raise awareness about the importance of monitoring, protecting, and optimizing hearing at all stages of life. By providing a simple yet powerful tool, the app aims to reduce barriers to hearing health care and encourage proactive steps to address hearing loss early.
“The Hearing Number gives everyone a way to easily understand and think about their hearing over their lifetimes beginning as a teenager,” says Frank Lin, MD, PhD, lead creator of the app, and director of the Johns Hopkins Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health at the Bloomberg School. “Many of us track simple metrics about ourselves like our blood pressure and our step count, but people have never had a way to measure their hearing in the same way. By knowing their Hearing Numbers, people can understand this important aspect of their health, track the changes to their hearing that occur naturally over time, and know when to use technologies to protect their hearing and hear better.”
Key Features of the Hearing Number App
The Hearing Number app combines innovation with accessibility, offering a seamless way to check your hearing health anytime, anywhere. Here’s what sets it apart:
- Mimi PTT Hearing Test: Backed by science, this smartphone-based hearing test meets the ANSI/CTA standards, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
- Global Compatibility: Available on both iOS and Android devices, the app is designed to reach diverse populations worldwide.
- Free Access: By eliminating cost barriers, the app ensures that anyone can take advantage of this vital tool to better understand their hearing health.
A Milestone for Public Health
Launched in the U.S. in November 2024, the Hearing Number app demonstrates how technology and research can come together to create impactful real-world solutions. This initiative aligns with our mission at Mimi Hearing Technologies: to develop innovative tools that enable people to take charge of their hearing health.
Why Knowing Your Hearing Number Matters
Understanding your hearing health is critical for overall wellbeing. Early detection of hearing loss can lead to timely interventions, improving quality of life and reducing the long-term impact of untreated hearing issues. By providing an easy, accessible way to monitor your hearing, the Hearing Number app empowers individuals to take proactive steps toward better hearing health.
Download the Hearing Number App Today
The app is now available in English and Spanish for iOS and Android in 28 countries, including the U.S., and will soon be available to users around the world in Chinese, French, German, and Japanese.
Download it today and take the first step toward understanding and protecting your hearing:
More information about the Hearing Number public health campaign is available on the Bloomberg School’s Hearing Number website, www.HearingNumber.org.
