Hearing of America recently marked an extraordinary milestone — 10 years of serving the Oakdale and East Metro Committee with personalized hearing health care! To commemorate this special occasion, we hosted a celebration on October 24th, honoring both our journey and our fourth consecutive win as Minnesota’s Gold Best Hearing Center!
This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our patients, whose loyalty has been instrumental to our success.
Highlights from Our Celebration
Our celebratory day began with the community leaders’ speeches and Oakdale City Mayor Kevin Zabel’s presentation of the City’s Proclamation.
He announced October 24, 2024 as Hearing of America Day in Oakdale City! It was followed by a memorable ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the Oakdale and Woodbury chambers of commerce. We were joined by esteemed guests, including:
- Eric Austin, Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce President
- Laurie Staiger, Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce President
- Stan Karwoski, Washington County Commissioner, former Oakdale Mayor
- Paul Reinke, former Oakdale Mayor
- Kevin Zabel, current Oakdale Mayor
Their presence highlighted the essential role that community partnerships have played in our success. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed refreshments, snacks, and engaging conversations with Dr. Jerry and the dedicated Hearing of America team. Patients, family members, and friends gathered to celebrate a decade spent improving hearing health in Oakdale.
Throughout the day, excitement grew as guests participated in a raffle for a chance to win one of five $25 gift cards. Our lucky winners —Chris Quinn, Holly Koep, Dick Owen from Oakdale, Debbie Judd from Woodbury, and Jude Heimel from St. Paul — illustrated the broad community support Hearing of America has received over the years.
A Grateful Patient’s Perspective
Oakdale resident and longtime patient, Dick Owen, has been with us since before our Oakdale location opened. He shared his heartfelt reflections on our impact:
“I’ve trusted Hearing of America with my hearing health for a decade now—even before they opened their doors here in Oakdale! Supporting them in Minnesota’s Best Of voting has been my way of saying thank you for the excellent care they provide. Oakdale deserves a hearing center that truly listens, and that’s what we have with Dr. Jerry and his team.”
Looking to the Future
Reflecting on this milestone, Dr. Jerry expressed his gratitude, “It’s a privilege to serve Oakdale, and we are so grateful for the trust our patients place in us. To be awarded Minnesota’s Gold Best Hearing Center four years in a row is a testament to the loyalty and support of our incredible community.”
We thank everyone who joined us for this celebration and look forward to many more years of serving Oakdale with excellence in hearing care. If you couldn’t make it, we invite you to stop by soon so we can thank you in person!
For more information about our services, visit HearingofAmerica.com or call us at (651) 393-6565.