The Jacksonville Acoustic Neuroma Association (ANA) support group will meet Saturday, October 13th at 1 PM at Mandarin United Methodist Church. For information, please contact Joan Vanderbilt, the Jacksonville chapter leader, at 904-287-8132 or by email at [email protected]. About the ANA: The mission of ANA is to inform, educate and provide national and local support networks…

Ericia Espenschied, a current patient and former medical assistant at JHBI, has published a book about her acoustic neuroma experience. An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor of the vestibular nerve, and is a condition that is commonly treated by JHBI staff. The book is available on amazon.com (link below). Ericia offers the following description:…

Check out this interactive loudness scale, available through the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck surgery. Knowing the intensity of sounds you’re exposed to is critical in protecting your hearing. http://www.entnet.org/HealthInformation/soundPower.cfm At JHBI, we offer a wide assortment of hearing protection devices. Make sure you’re taking the proper to steps to protect your hearing!

Answer: All of these well known people have hearing loss and wear hearing aids. In fact, a surprising number of celebrities wear hearing aids and have been very public about their decision to seek treatment with hearing aids. Click below to see a list of celebrities with hearing loss and hearing aids who have supported…