Fans of rock band AC/DC were thunderstruck by this bit of news: The remainder of their North American tour was canceled. Doctors advised lead singer Brian Johnson to stop touring immediately or risk permanent deafness, according to a press release from the band. The band had tour dates scheduled throughout the east coast as well Read more..
Heart and Hearing Health
Put your heart where your hearing is! February is American Heart Health Month. You’re probably wondering why we in the ear business want you to be aware of healthy heart habits. AN NIH study points us straight to the answer. The study shows there is a 15% greater chance of developing hearing impairment when you Read more..
Growing Up with Untreated Hearing Loss
Celeste Sampey grew up like most of us, a happy, healthy, active kid with a couple of siblings. But one thing was different. Unbeknownst to herself and her family, she has sensorineural hearing loss. That’s a common type of hearing loss that prohibits you from distinguishing certain sounds and making sense of what’s being said Read more..
Stylish at Any Age
Patient Profile: Female, Professional, Active lifestyle, Style Maven and Hearing Impaired The profile of Dorrie Jacobson gets better and should be inspiring to anyone, perhaps even more so to those with hearing loss. Dorrie is 81 years old and a proud wearer of hearing aids provided by Robyn Edgson. She leads a life as active Read more..
Amazing Mom and Athlete Regains Confidence through Better Hearing
On a slow day, Laura Picton-Hildreth converses with half a dozen administrators and board members. In her job managing the local school’s insurance program, she can’t afford to miss a detail. She’s responsible for protecting the school’s assets, and a serious mistake could be costly to school district. In her spare time, Laura is devoted Read more..
Our New Summerlin Office
While we’ve only been open for one year, we have exciting news. We are opening our second office at 1401 Hillshire Drive, Suite 130 in Summerlin. Patients wishing to schedule appointments at our Summerlin office can call 702-857-8188. We are eager to get back to the Summerlin area as that is where I started in Read more..
Local Veteran Receives Gift of Hearing
Hearing aids change the lives of thousands of Americans annually. Those who take the leap into wearing hearing devices realize the extent of all they’ve been missing once they try them out. We meet people regularly who have been leery of trying hearing devices for one reason or another. Through our Hear for the Holidays Read more..
Driving with the Top Down: Sun Screen isn’t the Only Protection You Need
Hot summer days and the right set of wheels beg for a fast, open-air drive down the highway. And why not? With the wind blowing your hair amok, the sound of the road, your car and other cars making it impossible to talk – who would want to anyway – and timelessness transport us to Read more..
May is Better Hearing Month
May brings spring flowers, Mother’s Day, and the first long weekend of the summer, but did you know that it is also better hearing month? In 1986, President Ronald Reagan issued this proclamation: NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of May as Better Hearing Read more..
Make Listening Safe Campaign
A new campaign launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) is piquing the interest of children and parents alike. The campaign, Make Listening Safe targets unsafe listening practices in younger generations’ leisure activities. It aims to help educate people, especially young people, about safe listening practices. The WHO recently released statements saying they believe more Read more..
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