1 in 5 Teenagers Have Hearing Loss
You’ve probably seen the headlines in the news over the past few days, as a recent study released the results from a multi-year study that showed that the prevalence of hearing loss in teens is on the rise with 1 in 5 showing signs of hearing loss. The loss can have an impact on their…
New Support Site
In a world filled with facebook posts, tweets and online photo albums, support groups are turning online to offer 24 hour stories, advice and guidance. A new site was created this year to help parents of of children with hearing loss, HearingFamilies.com. The website was launched by Dr. Efrat Schorr, a developmental psychologist, specializing in the social…
Nutrition and Hearing
In a recent publication by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition researchers found something a little fishy in our hearing health. The study showed that if you eat two servings of fresh fish a week you lower the risk of experiencing hearing loss by 42% (if you are 50 years of older). It was found…
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…