Communication Tips Workshop
A big part of our CONNECT Hearing Instrument Program takes our patients beyond the technology of new hearing instruments through a personalized program plan and further education. At ESHC the journey toward better hearing continues far past the moment you walk home with your new hearing instruments. One of the ways that we engage our patients is…
ESHC Looking for Outstanding People for National Award
We’re seeking outstanding individuals from the Greater Eastside area with any degree of hearing loss for a national awards program that honors people with hearing loss who make a difference in their schools, communities or the world. The 2010 Oticon Focus on People Awards is currently in it’s 13th year of recognizing outstanding individuals, and…
Madison House Presentation
Yesterday afternoon audiology assistant Laura Best and audiology intern Diana Wu presented to the Madison House retirement community on tips for better communication. 15 residents were in attendance and had the opportunity to learn about hearing health. The two were excited to see the turnout and receptiveness of the community for their talk.
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…
Lunch and Learn a Success
Today we held our first Lunch and Learn for patients and the community at our Bellevue office location. Dr. Terry Limb, audiology assistant Laura Best and Oticon representative Ashley Al-Izzi presented on different elements of the hearing program and new technology. Guests were also treated to a box lunch and swag bag as they left…
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…
Hearing Health Care Enhancement Act
Today, Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) became the 73rd member of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 3024, the Medicare Hearing Health Care Enhancement Act. The bipartisan legislation would allow Medicare beneficiaries the option of going directly to a qualified audiologist for hearing and balance diagnostic tests. Currently, Medicare requires that beneficiaries with hearing loss or balance disorders obtain…
New Interactive Site for Teens
Searching the internet today we came across a new site launched this weekend for people to share their stories, thoughts and inspirations on hearing loss. The site is aimed toward teens and was created as an Eagle Scout Project by a young hearing impairded man named David. The site, deafteens.org allows teens, parents and professionals…
ESHC Featured in LACE Newsletter
Last week we were asked by Auditory Rehabilitation software company LACE to be featured in their upcoming newsletter. The newsletter is sent out to 4,000 audiologists and medical practices around the country. LACE asked our audiologists and audiology assistants to give tips to other practices on how our program is run, and the steps we…