We’re Open Today
Despite the chilly weather and adverse weather conditions, a few of our audiologists and speech-language pathologists made their way to the clinic to be available for any of your communication needs today. Please call ahead to ensure that your clinician made it into the office today. Also, if you are at all nervous about traveling…
ESHC Gives Back
This past Thursday ,12 members of the ESHC staff and Eastside Stuttering Support Group took a few hours out of their evening to help out at the local non-profit Food Lifeline. We helped repackage 5,600 pounds of fresh potatoes over two hours. The food that was packaged for redistribution throughout the Northwest will provide 4,308…
Holiday Hearing Tip #3
We want to help you make the most of your celebrations with friends and family through helpful holiday hearing tips! Each week we’ll feature a new tip from our doctors to make sure you get the most out of your holiday celebrations! Tip #3: Have Your Hearing Instruments Tuned-Up Just like any technology, it’s good…
Guest Lecturer at UW
Speech Program Director Maryam Sadrzadeh was invited to present as a guest lecturer at the University of Washington today in the advanced voice course. The session created real life scenarios for the students to apply the the Lessac-Madsen Resonant Voice Therapy (LMRVT) program. The LMRVT program is a holistic approach to voice therapy, and Maryam…
Everyone Has Accents
Unlearning to ‘tawk’ like a New Yorker was the topic of discussion in today’s NY Region section of the New York Times. The article brings up an important element — that accents can be seen anywhere. The writer speaks to many different clients that decided to take part in an accent modification program. They speak…
New Test Can Screen All Deafness Genes
University of Iowa researchers working with colleagues in Baylor College of Medicine have developed a test that can screen all of the genes that cause deafness. Previous testing required examining each gene individually. The process could take up to a year, and cost around $1,000 per gene – totalling up to $75,000 when testing all…
Food Lifeline Event
We’re headed to Food Lifeline tomorrow for a special community service event! Members of our staff along with the Eastside Stuttering Support Group will help box up food to go out to families, shelters, and food banks for the Thanksgiving holiday. Food Lifeline is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger in Western Washington. 94% of…
Smoking and Hearing Loss?
In an article released in the BBC News this morning, they reveal that second hand smoke can play a role in hearing loss. A recent study was conducted and published in the journal, Tobacco Control. The study conducted by researchers from the University of Miami and Florida International University looked at the hearing test results of 3,307…
Holiday Hearing Tip #2
We want to help you make the most of your celebrations with friends and family through helpful holiday hearing tips! Each week we’ll feature a new tip from our doctors to make sure you get the most out of your holiday celebrations! Tip #2: Sit at Round Tables When you’re picking what table to sit…
Happy Veterans Day
Today we thank the millions of Veterans that live in the United States, and the countless others that have given their lives for our country. We look up to each of you and thank you for your commitment and service. Share your thoughts and stories with us about the Veteran’s in your life on facebook.