BAHA: Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids
Watch this video as Mary Jo Schuh, Clinical Audiologist, explains the BAHA procedure and her patient, Karen Hott, gives her testimonial. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it80ZgwahKo
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Coping With Hearing Loss
Does someone you love have a hearing loss? Are you frustrated with having to repeat things to him/her? Click here for helpful information on how to better cope with your loved one’s hearing loss.
Read MoreHearing Health Quick Test
Are you or a family member suffering from hearing loss? Click here to take the Hearing Health Quick Test, courtesy of the American Academy of Audiology. A score of 3 or more may indicate that you have a hearing problem, and with a score of 6 or more, a hearing evaluation is strongly recommended. October…
Read MoreHearing Aid Stigma: An 8 Year Old’s Perspective
“I want the most discrete hearing aid possible so that I don’t look old.” This is heard almost daily during our hearing aid consultations. Despite the significant advancements in hearing aid size and technology, there is one thing that hasn’t changed: their stigma. Although a hearing aid is much less noticeable than the hearing loss itself, people continue…
Read MoreHow Can Bluetooth Technology Help You With Your Hearing Aids?
Did you know that some of the latest Bluetooth technology can be used with hearing aids? Learn how from one of our audiologists, Dr. Jacqueline Olson, who was featured recently in a live segment on First Coast Living in Jacksonville, Fla.
Read MoreWhat Makes Us Different from Other Hearing Aid Companies?
Find out more from one of our audiologists, Dr. Jacqueline Olson, who was featured recently in a live segment on First Coast Living in Jacksonville, Fla.
Read MoreDeaf Baseball Player Aims for the Major Leagues
A high-school senior from New Jersey has grabbed the attention of baseball scouts across the nation. As one of the top pitchers in his region, Austin Solecitto is headed to the state playoffs with his team. But it’s not only his skill on the field that has caught everyone’s attention. The 18-year-old pitcher was diagnosed…
Read MoreGet Started With Hearing Aids
It’s so gradual that you may not even realize you have [intlink id=”123″ type=”page”]hearing loss[/intlink]. You begin to strain to hear loved ones and avoid noisy restaurants. Not only does your hearing deteriorate, but also your lifestyle, relationships, and general psychological well-being. The sooner you begin treatment for hearing loss, the easier it will be to…
Read MoreJHBI 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
All Blog Posts, Better Hearing, Events, Hearing Aids, Hearing Instruments, Hearing Loss, In the News
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 MoreHearing Loop Makes Headlines
In a world filled with new technology, hearing loops bring old technology back to life. The Washington Post reported that this “old technology could have the most profound impact in the decade to come on millions of people with hearing loss.” (The Washington Post) Telecoils were first put in hearing aids in the 1940s, and hearing…
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