Better Hearing
JHBI Opens State-of-the-Art Hearing Center
Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute has just announced the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art Hearing Center. The 1,180 square foot Hearing Center is located right across the hall from our existing offices in the Center One building on Centurion Parkway North just off Gate Parkway. The Hearing Center will be dedicated exclusively to serving our hearing…
Read MoreMay is Better Hearing Month
In an effort to raise public awareness for the growing number of Americans suffering from hearing loss, May has been designated Better Hearing Month. On average, most Americans consider hearing loss a condition that is simply associated with aging, and don’t know how to recognize the condition or who is qualified to diagnose and treat…
Read MoreCenterOne Featured in Florida DOCTOR
Florida DOCTOR has featured [intlink id=”55″ type=”page”]Dr. Doug Green [/intlink]and [intlink id=”41″ type=”page”]CenterOne Surgery Center[/intlink] and its mission of providing high quality, cost effective outpatient surgery to the community. “CenterOne Surgery Center started with a group of doctors who really cared about providing the best quality of care and service,” says Dr. Green, one of…
Read MoreRecent Hearing Loss Statistics
Research on hearing loss indicates: 10% of all Americans have some hearing loss 14% of American adults have “a little trouble hearing” 3.4% of American adults have “a lot of trouble hearing” or are deaf 30% of all people over the age of 65 have hearing loss 65% of all people over the age of…
Read MoreHow To Get the Best Results From Your Hearing Aid
The best way to achieve maximum benefit with hearing aids is to wear them whenever you’re awake, not just when you think you ‘need to hear’. Those who wear them inconsistently don’t hear as well in different listening situations as those who wear them all the time. Using your hearing aid only occasionally just sets…
Read MoreCould You Have Hearing Loss?
Do you often feel that people are mumbling or not speaking clearly and have to ask them to speak up or repeat? Do you find it difficult to follow conversation in a noisy restaurant or crowded room? Do you experience ringing noises in your ears? Do you hear better with one ear than with the…
Read MoreAssociation Between Alzheimer’s Disease & Hearing Health
According to the Better Hearing Institute, older adults with hearing loss also appear more likely to develop dementia. As hearing loss becomes more severe, their risk increases. Researchers who conducted a study published in the Archives of Neurology found that the risk of developing Alzheimer’s particularly increased with hearing loss. “There is strong evidence that…
Read MoreJHBI Welcomes Dr. Liz Pearson to the Family
[intlink id=”133″ type=”page”]Dr. Pearson[/intlink] is a graduate of the University of Florida, where she received her Bachelor of Art degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She earned her Master of Science degree from the University of South Florida and was later awarded her Doctor of Audiology degree from A.T. Still University. She earned her Certificate…
Read MoreJHBI Urges You to Protect Your Ears this 4th of July
Just one loud bang of a nearby firecracker can permanently damage your hearing. But by following a few simple precautions, you can enjoy your Independence Day festivities while still protecting your hearing. According to the Better Hearing Institute, fireworks should be left to the professionals and enjoyed from a comfortable distance, where spectators can enjoy…
Read MoreJHBI pleased to offer Panasonic’s award-winning hearing instrument
Panasonic Corporation has received the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal for the company’s JZ Series digital hearing instruments, after evaluation by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. [Read the full press release.] The newly designed hearing instrument resembles an MP3 player, is palm-sized and features an LCD screen and an earphone with microphones. It was specifically created…
Read MoreCochlear Million Ear Challenge Almost at its Goal
[intlink id=”521″ type=”post”]May is Better Hearing Month[/intlink]; and while 1 in 10 people in the United States have hearing loss, many don’t realize their options! Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute is a state-of-the-art facility that provides customized treatment plans and rehabilitative options for our patients with hearing loss conditions. So take a moment, and join…
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