by admin | Jan 5, 2017 | Audiology Tips, General Information
Do you remember an elementary school hearing screening? Donning bulky headphones and raising your right or left hand when you heard a beep in the respective ear? Hearing screenings are important for children, especially as they learn language in school. Designer...
by admin | Oct 9, 2016 | Audiology Tips, General Information
Larry Hogan, Governor of Maryland, signed a proclamation declaring October, 2016 as Maryland Audiology Awareness month. The proclamation was requested by the Maryland Academy of Audiology (MAA) and highlights the fact that people tend to neglect their hearing...
by admin | Sep 16, 2016 | General Information
It’s that time of year again: the days are getting shorter, the leaves are just starting to fall, and the kids are back in school. Maryland statue (7-404) and regulations (05.05.07) ensures that school-aged children receive a hearing screening the year the child...
by admin | Aug 16, 2016 | General Information, Hearing Technology
There are four main components to a hearing system, including personal sound amplifier (PSAP), hearing aid, and cochlear implant: microphone, receiver, amplifier, and battery. Without the battery to power the device, the system would not function. As I explain to...
by admin | Jul 10, 2016 | General Information
You’ve probably noticed that you can buy almost anything on the internet today. You can order toilet paper, groceries, cars… even live ladybugs! Unfortunately, the ease of buying things online sometimes ignores the need for professional service. For...
by admin | Jun 2, 2016 | General Information
When meeting people for the first time, I’m often asked “What do you do for a living?” Enthusiastically, I respond, “I’m an Audiologist!” “What?” I pause for a moment to see if the person starts laughing, thinking I’ve never heard that joke before, or to see a blank...
