“Face Time” Changing Communication
Earlier this week Apple released information on the new iPone 4 which includes a new application that allows users to video chat from their cell phone. The new app called “Face Time” will come loaded on all new iPhones (released June 24th). Apple explained during their presentation that the app has compelling uses, such as…
Cell Phone-Driving Law
The Washington State cell phone-driving law officially goes into effect today. Drivers that are seen talking or texting on their cell phone, without the use a handsfree device, can get a $124 ticket. The state patrol says there’s no warning period because it’s already been a “secondary” offense for years. There are exceptions for people…
Congratulations Kathy Lopez
Kathy Lopez, winner of our iPod Shuffle with Custom Molded Headphones raffle at the Kirkland Half Marathon and 5K, came in to pick up her prize this afternoon. Dr. Rohila-Chadha met with Kathy and ensured the fit of her new (red) earmolds and presented her with a special engraved iPod shuffle. Lopez was excited to…
World Cup Causing Hearing Loss?
Cheering fans won’t be the only thing generating noise at the World Cup this weekend. South Africa’s ‘vuvuzela’ trumpet has just been deemed the loudest of all fan instruments by Hear The World Global Foundation. The three-foot long trumpet, that will be represented in abundance, blasts sound levels of 127-decibel (dB), that’s louder than a chainsaw…
Tinnitus Booth at Folklife
This past weekend at The NW Folklife Festival we received a lot of questions at our booth about Tinnitus, or as some people put it “ringing in your ears.” It is estimated that 50 million American’s experience Tinnitus each year. When Tinnitus occurs, you are preceiving sounds, although no external sounds exist. The exact physiological cause…
Advance for Audiologists
ESHC was featured this week in Advance for Audiologists. The online magazine highlights our achievements over the past month and the work we accomplished during Better Hearing and Speech Month. To read the full article and see photos from the month visit Advance’s website.
Local Foundation Talks Global
This morning our staff was honored to have Paige Stringer, founder of The Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, speak about her life growing up with a severe hearing loss and how life’s journey has led her to starting a global foundation aimed at helping those in need. The talk was inspiring and brought…
Electronic Media’s Effects on Speech and Hearing
Research shows that when media use isn’t regulated, children can miss out on important social interactions, which may lead to delays in language development, attention and learning problems, and noise-induced hearing loss. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF): two-thirds of infants and toddlers watch a screen an average of 2 hours a day kids…
BHSM New Technology Event
Join us next week for a special three-day event featuring the newest hearing instrument technology. Oticon will feature their new hearing instrument, Agil during the event. If you’re interested in learning more about the high end technology, please call 425-899-5050 to reserve your spot! The clinic is also offering a special “Lunch and Learn” event…
Team Building Fun
The staff of ESHC closed down the office early yesterday for a chance to play and get to know each other better during a special Better Hearing and Speech Month team building activity. The activities, lead by Adventura Consulting, took the group on a fun adventure through team work and discovery of eachothers strengths. From silly and…