Hough Ear Institute Offers Free Hearing Aid Assistance Statewide

Oklahomans with hearing loss can qualify for free hearing aids and professional care.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

The Hough Ear Institute, a nonprofit organization in Oklahoma, is offering free hearing aids and follow-up professional care to Oklahomans struggling with hearing loss. This statewide program aims to provide access to essential hearing healthcare services for those who may not be able to afford them otherwise.

Why it matters

Hearing loss can have significant impacts on an individual's quality of life, from social isolation to difficulties with communication and daily tasks. By providing free hearing aids and professional care, the Hough Ear Institute is helping to address this critical healthcare need and improve the lives of Oklahomans affected by hearing loss.

The details

The Hough Ear Institute's free hearing aid program is open to all Oklahomans who meet certain income and hearing loss criteria. Eligible individuals will receive a comprehensive hearing evaluation, custom-fitted hearing aids, and ongoing follow-up care from the institute's team of audiologists and hearing healthcare professionals.

  • The Hough Ear Institute's free hearing aid program is now accepting applications.

The players

Hough Ear Institute

A nonprofit organization in Oklahoma that provides hearing healthcare services and is offering the free hearing aid program.

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What’s next

Interested Oklahomans can visit the Hough Ear Institute's website or call their office to learn more about the eligibility requirements and application process for the free hearing aid program.

The takeaway

This initiative by the Hough Ear Institute demonstrates a commitment to improving access to essential hearing healthcare services and enhancing the quality of life for Oklahomans affected by hearing loss.