Hearts for Hearing patients and guests participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking at site of the expansion project.
OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 14, 2025) – The Office of Management and Enterprise Services, which oversees Oklahoma’s American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA-SLFRF), recognizes its partner, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), for a recent milestone in a project to expand access to sound and hearing care for Oklahomans affected by deafness or hearing loss.
Patients, families, donors, staff and state leaders gathered to witness the groundbreaking for the expansion of the Hearts for Hearing (HFH) clinic on Jan. 22 in Oklahoma City. This expansion will add 30,800 square feet to effectively serve the needs of Oklahomans from all 77 counties.
“We are excited to announce this important new chapter in our growth as a leader in hearing health care,” said Jennifer Burton, president and CEO. “This expansion strengthens our ability to better serve the Oklahoma community with high-quality care and innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of our patients.”
The state Legislature appropriated $10 million of the APRA-SLFRF to OSDH to expand the capacity to serve those in need of hearing care by offering additional facilities and mobile services, technology upgrades, counseling and other social services. Of the total award, $935,374.33 has been disbursed to OSDH from OMES and $273,337.05 has been expended by HFH. Visit the ARPA-SLFRF Program Tracker for the most up-to-date disbursement metrics.
“Every day Hearts for Hearing is making a difference in the lives of Oklahoma children and adults by addressing their individual hearing needs in an efficient and caring way,” said Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, who attended the groundbreaking ceremony. “I’m happy to be a part of this excellent effort.”
“Breaking ground on this new facility is a testament to the dedication to providing life-changing support, education and technology for individuals with hearing loss,” said Rep. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee. “It was an honor to attend this event, and I look forward to seeing Hearts for Hearing continue expanding its mission to empower individuals and families on their hearing journey. This new space will make a lasting impact for generations to come.”
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