Hi! I’m Olivia Jacobs and I am Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute’s new audiology extern for the 2024-2025 year. I was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama where I attended the University of South Alabama. At USA I earned my bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences and started pursuing my Doctorate in Audiology. I…
Read MoreSummer is officially here and if you have a cochlear implant there is no need to miss out on the joys of enjoying time with friends or family in the pool or at the beach. Each cochlear implant company offers a solution to enjoy conversation around water. These waterproof solutions allow you to swim and…
Read MoreWhen undergoing a hearing test, the primary test is called audiometry and consists of listening to beeping sounds and indicating when the patient has heard the sound with a hand raise or pressing a button. When completing this portion of testing, the audiologist is looking for the softest sounds that the patient can just barely…
Read MoreIn honor of The National Better Speech and Hearing Month, Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute would like to encourage better communication for all of our patients. During the month of May, a 10% discount will be applied to each of our hearing aid treatment plans! Our treatment plans not only include the hearing devices themselves,…
Read MoreAs audiologists, we often get asked “How do I clean my ears?” by patients if I can’t use Q-tips. Many people do not know that your ear typically does a good job cleans itself! Earwax, or cerumen, is a self-cleaning agent meant to protect and lubricate your ear canal. Glands in your ear canal produce…
Read MoreOur last blog post focused on tinnitus basics and possible treatment options for tinnitus management. Unfortunately, there is a lot of inaccurate information regarding tinnitus on the internet, which has resulted in this topic becoming very controversial online. Here are a few of the most debated topics surrounding tinnitus, its causes, and its effects on…
Read MoreWhat is Tinnitus?Tinnitus is a symptom commonly described as hearing a ringing, buzzing, or static-like noise in the absence of external sounds. For some, it is intermittent, but for others, it is constant and significantly impacts quality of life. It is a common symptom of undiagnosed hearing loss but an occur without the presence of…
Read MoreAs Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s time to think about love, connection, and how hearing plays a crucial role in our relationships. At Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute, we believe that expressing love is even better when we can communicate clearly. Let’s explore why healthy hearing matters on this special day. Sound is a big part…
Read MoreHello all! My name is Marcella Debenedictis and I’m a recent addition to our team of audiologists here at Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute. I am originally from New Jersey and I completed my Bachelors degree in Linguistics at Montclair State University. I completed my doctorate in audiology from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas and…
Read MoreJoin us and the Jacksonville Chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) this Saturday for their “Ask an Audiologist” event featuring our very own audiologist, Dr. Isabella Hillerby. She will cover answers to general questions regarding hearing loss and treatment to specific questions about amplification options and balance. Dr. Hillerby will also host a…
Read MoreOver 12 million Americans have hearing loss as a result of exposure to noise, or noise-induced hearing loss. The audiologists here at Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute as well as audiologists across the country are encouraging individuals to protect their hearing by: Noise-induced hearing loss is caused by damage to the microscopic hair cells which…
Read MoreHi there – my name is Erica Eng and I am JHBI’s newest addition to the audiology team. I was born and raised in a small farming community in Washington state and completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Washington in Seattle. I recently graduated with my doctorate of audiology degree from the University…
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