Show Your Hearing Aids Some LOVE!
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Are you taking the best care of your hearing aids? Whether you are a first-time hearing aid user or have been wearing them for years, everyone can benefit from a crash-course on hearing aid care! Join Dr. Millie Peterson as she reviews important hearing aid cleaning and tips and tricks of hearing aid maintenance that can help you hear better, and extend the life of your hearing aids!
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Audiologist, ENT & Hearing Aid Specialist - What's the Difference?
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People are often confused on which professional to see when seeking treatment for hearing loss. I'm joined in the studio with fourth year resident Amanda Rodriguez as we explain the differences between an audiologist, an ENT doctor and a hearing aid dispenser. This includes education, training, licensure, and patient experience.
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Sendoff to Steve Possell
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Steve Possell has been the lengendary voice of Rockland for over 50 years on WRKL, WRCR and WRCR.com, entering the homes of thousands of faithful listeners, entertaining us all with his unbridled passion for informative and engaging conversations, with the perfect twist of comedy.
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The Hearing Loss Epidemic - with Dr. Mark Syms
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In this episode, I’m privileged to welcome one of the first board certified neurotologists in the country, Dr. Mark Syms. Dr. Syms is the founder of Arizona Hearing Center and has performed over 10,000 surgeries over the past 20 years. He has authored a book and hosts a podcast, both titled “Listen Up”.
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MMOs of Hearing Aids with Dr. Chris Herget, Au.D.
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In this episode our very own Dr. Chris Herget and I talk about the MMOs of hearing aids...that is the Myths, Misconceptions, and Objections.
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From Surgery to Lyrics with Michael Silvermintz
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Years ago, Michael was diagnosed with otosclerosis, a condition in which the bones in the middle ear have limited movement due to abnormal growth. We’ll discuss Michael’s journey, from what he initially noticed and his symptoms, to his eventual surgery and then referral to our office. He will share how and why he is so satisfied with his current 24/7 invisible hearing devices. We’ll also understand Michael's approach to his hearing, and how his situation created a calling for one of his daughte
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Back to Basics with Hearing Loss
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Dr. Shannon gets back to why he started his show in the first place: To bring awareness and education to hearing loss. He reviews causes of hearing loss, how your hearing should be tested, and what to expect from hearing aids. Listen up, get educated and get back to hearing the way you should! Plus a tribute to three great men who recently loss their lives.
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Talking Tinnitus with Dr. Robert Folmer
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Tinnitus can be a debilitating experience. My guest is Dr. Robert Folmer, a researcher at the VA National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research in Portland, OR. Dr. Folmer’s latest research involves several clinical trials of treatments for tinnitus, including transcranial magnetic stimulation and certain medications. We discuss different ways he has helped treat patients, and what the future may bring. We close out the show that will surely help you to have a lovely day!
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Get in the loop with Dr. David Katz
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What is it like to be an educator with hearing loss in a middle school? In this show I welcome Dr. David Katz, a teacher at Bronxville middle school. The setup in Dr. Katz’s classroom is difficult. In addition, Dr. Katz has hearing loss so this setup made it extremely difficult for him to hear his students. Fortunately we found a solution. Plus hear what he has learned from 2020, his favorite sound, and the song that makes him, and especially his wife, happy :).
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Cochlear Implants with Dr. Allison Young
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In this show I welcome Dr. Allison Young and Dr. Noelle Roth, audiologists from the University of North Carolina. We discuss new updates on who can receive a cochlear implant, and the latest research coming out of their program. Patients who have one sided hearing loss or asymmetrical hearing loss and receive a cochlear implant are showing great improvements in hearing and quality of life. It was a stimulating conversation!
info_outlineIn this episode our very own Dr. Chris Herget and I talk about the MMOs of hearing aids...that is the Myths, Misconceptions, and Objections.
We’ll share some of the common MMOs that people generally have about hearing aids and provide valuable information for anyone who may be curious about what hearing aids do, how they work and what they look like!
I close out the show with Dr. Herget answering a few personal questions...the last one will surely help you to steal some sunshine.