By Anita Giles MS, CCC-A Audiologist,Physicians Hearing CenterHave you ever heard of May baskets? In the 1800s, Louisa May Alcott wrote about May Basket Day. In the 1920s, some bold children left a May basket on the White House door for First Lady Grace Coolidge. The May Basket tradition involves leaving a paper basket containing … Continue reading April Showers Bring May Flowers! May: Better Speech & Hearing Month
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Be Aware- Noise Hurts—Quiet Diet:
By Anita GilesMS, CCC-A AudiologistPhysicians Hearing Center The American Public Health Association (APHA) defines noise as unwanted and/or harmful sound. In 1996, the Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC) established the last Wednesday in April as International Noise Awareness Day (INAD) to raise awareness about the harmful effects of noise on hearing, health, and the … Continue reading Be Aware- Noise Hurts—Quiet Diet:
Healthy Hearing + Brain Awareness = Communication Impact
By Anita GilesMS, CCC-A AudiologistPhysicians Hearing Center What’s on Your Calendar in March, 2023? March 3 World Hearing DayTheme: Ear and hearing care for all! Let’s make it a reality. Purpose: Inform people about the importance of ear and hearing care and encourage them to seek services. March 13-19 Brain Awareness WeekBAW is the global … Continue reading Healthy Hearing + Brain Awareness = Communication Impact
Preventing Noise Induced Hearing Loss
By Anita Giles MS, CCC-A AudiologistPhysicians Hearing CenterOur noisy world can take a toll on the delicate structures of the inner ear. Noise is unwanted and/or harmful sound, which has adverse impact on auditory and non-auditory health. “Noise pollution” can result in permanent loss of hearing and is a public health threat. Hazardous levels of … Continue reading Preventing Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Hearing Health
Life is enriched by interaction with and reaction to many sounds, sights, tastes, smells, and touch. Of all these sensory inputs, hearing impacts our relationships and interactions more than any other sense. Hearing is vital to human activities, learning, information exchange, and connection with others. Hearing is a constant stream of auditory input in which … Continue reading Hearing Health
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