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 MoreIn 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 MoreIn 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…
Read MoreTo raise awareness about the link between hearing loss and diabetes, the Better Hearing Institute in conjunction with Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute is urging people with diabetes to get their hearing checked. Take the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Risk Test to find out if you are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The Better Hearing Institute’s Across…
Read MoreFlorida 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 MoreDr. Green returned to Nigeria in October 2011 to train surgeons, perform ear surgeries and follow up with some of his former patients. He and former missionary Dr. Joel Anthis, of Katy, TX, performed ear surgeries (primarily stapendectomies and tympanoplasties with or without mastoidectomies) in Jos, Nigeria. Dr. Anthis also performed a few non-ear surgeries…
Read MoreAn estimated 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to Alzheimer’s Association, causing problems with behavior, memory and thinking for those afflicted with this condition. Alzheimer’s is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. Studies have shown that hearing impairment in older adults is correlated with the progression of dementia. During the month of November,…
Read MoreFamily members, caregivers, friends and anyone else who is interested are invited to attend the Acoustic Neuroma Association’s local support group meeting to learn about the latest treatment options, meet other acoustic neuroma patients and find encouragement and support. The topic will be “Caring & Sharing.” Date:Saturday, November 5, 2011 Time:1 p.m. Location:Mandarin United Methodist…
Read MoreAccording 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…
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…Sara Clark! Congratulations on winning a set of premium hearing aids! Scarlett fever damaged her hearing at two years of age. Even though Sara Clark, 46, has been wearing hearing aids for over 30 years, the brand quality has never been strong enough to compensate for her hearing loss. So when Clark heard about JHBI’s…
Read MoreStaff from Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute will be participating in the Endless Summer Watermelon Ride in St. Augustine, Fla., on Sunday, September 11. Come out and support our staff riding the 34 mile ride at 8:30 a.m.! The ride is sponsored by the North Florida Bicycle Club. Ride distances are 34, 70 and 105…
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