The Hough Ear Institute (HEI) is a non-profit research, educational and humanitarian service institute.  As a Center of Excellence of INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center (IBMC), the IBMC Cochlear Implant Clinic and Hearing Enrichment Language Program are an integral part of the institute. HEI also interacts with Otologic Medical Clinic Inc. and Audio Recovery Inc..  All of these entities are located within the Hough Ear Institute campus. In addition, research collaborations exist between the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and Oklahoma State University.

Hough Ear Institute personnel conduct research, provide education and serve humanitarian needs relating to hearing and balance improvement or restoration.

Our Mission Statement: Guided by Christian principles, the Hough Ear Institute is committed to discovering and implementing new ways to improve hearing and balance to people worldwide through research, education and service to humanity.