Each year in May, audiologists around the world join together to educate the public about hearing loss and encourage people to seek help for communication challenges. Hearing loss can be present at birth, happen instantly, or, most commonly, develop over time from excessive noise exposure, aging, or a combination. In 2026, approximately 15% of Americans…
Read MoreThis weekend Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute will participate in the Clarke Ice Cream Run. This 1 mile/5K race supports the Clarke School for Hearing and Speech, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children who are deaf or hard of hearing learn to listen and speak. Funds raised from the run go directly toward programs and…
Read MoreJoin us in-person or online for our upcoming seminar! Both medical and audiological staff from our office will be presenting “Vestibular Migraine: A Common and Frequently Unrecognized Problem” on Tuesday March 31st. The event will take place at our office at 5:30pm, and will be livestreamed online for individuals who cannot attend in-person. During this…
Read MoreIf you are experiencing a problem with your hearing aids, we are here to help! The Hearing Center offers a Walk-In Repair Clinic on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:30am and on Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:30pm. During this time, we will clean your hearing aids and perform a listening check. This will allow us to determine if the problem…
Read MoreHearing loss is more common than many people realize and the adoption of hearing aid use in the past decade has increased greatly among patients. The stigma associated with hearing loss and hearing aids has been lessening as well. Below are some of the more recent statistics in regards to the prevalence of hearing loss…
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Do You Have Hearing Aids to Dispose Of? Have you recently upgraded your hearing aids and have an extra set laying around? Have you inherited hearing aids and are unsure what to do with them? Please don’t throw them out! Your hearing aid is likely to have a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which means it cannot…
Read MoreThe holidays can be a stressful time for our loved ones with hearing loss. Most patients identify listening in background noise as the hardest situation for speech understanding. Hearing aids are beneficial in improving hearing in background noise to a degree, but many patients continue to report difficulty, resulting in withdrawal and lack of enjoyment…
Read MoreIf you’re new to JHBI, your first visit will include a comprehensive audiological evaluation before you meet with one of our medical providers. Whether your concern is hearing loss, dizziness or balance problems, tinnitus, or another ear-related issue, this evaluation gives us valuable information to help uncover the cause of your symptoms. The inner ear…
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Listen Now If you’re experiencing hearing loss or balance issues, one of the most important steps you can take is to visit an audiologist. But what exactly does an audiologist do—and how can they help you? An audiologist is a licensed healthcare professional with extensive expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of hearing loss…
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Tinnitus is hearing sounds in the ears or head without an external source. These sounds can manifest as ringing, buzzing, or hissing, with varying individual experiences. While some people experience tinnitus as a minor inconvenience, others find it profoundly disruptive, interfering with concentration and causing significant stress. Tinnitus is a symptom rather than a standalone…
Read MoreMy name is Isabella Hillerby and I am the JHBI Audiology Extern for the 2021-2022 year. I completed my undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Nevada, Reno in my hometown. I attended the University of Oklahoma for my Doctorate of Audiology Program and will be graduating in May 2022. JHBI…
Read MoreDuring this holiday season all of us at JHBI and our Hearing Center pause to give thanks to our patients and their families, especially Veterans for their service to protect our freedoms. We’re grateful to all patients for putting their trust in us to help them hear better, especially those with severe hearing loss. Also,…
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