O[yes] joined other organizations at Public Health Week at OMSI from August 10-15, 2009 in Portland. Visitors to the Coalition's Exhibit were introduced to SAIF Corporation's "Dezi Bell" and learned about music-induced hearing loss and safe use of i-pods and other music listening devices. Younger visitors particularly enjoyed learning about noise sources with OHSU's Dangerous Decibel's "How Loud is Loud" exhibit. Parents and grandparents learned about how to set maximum volume levels on portable music players, and shared stories about their own hearing losses. All visitors gained a pair of earplugs and information about proper use of hearing protection. See photos below!
