Just like their people parents, these furry members of the family can experience hearing difficulties too. Read on to learn what you can do. AVOID EXCESS NOISE As one of the most preventable causes of hearing loss in humans, loud...
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
Dear Patients There is no higher priority for HearWell Center than the health and well-being of our patients and employees. Our office is currently maintaining the highest standards for infection control and prevention. We are closely following guidance on COVID-19...
5 Tips to Keep Your Better-Hearing Resolution Going Strong
From spending more time with family and friends to taking classes at the local gym, almost everyone makes at least one New Year’s resolution. The catch? Just 8% of resolvers stick to their goals, per a Forbes story referencing University...
Support the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act
Together, let’s make hearing and balance care more available to all. We’d love to have your support for the proposed Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act (MAASA)! This groundbreaking bipartisan legislation in Congress could make it easier for community members...
Have Yourself a Hearable Holiday
Wearables are commonplace now, from fitness trackers to smart watches. They’re more than just technology you can wear, though: A wearable usually has Bluetooth connectivity as well as sensors that track step count, heart rate, and other biometric data. But...
My Cochlear Implant Journey, Part 9: Activation
A Big Change Twenty-two days after surgery, my cochlear implant was activated. I will be honest: I had some very mixed feelings on activation day. It was all so new to me that I needed time to process from a...
Five Ways to Honor and Commemorate First Responders
The legacy left behind by the brave men and women who saved lives and gave their own on September 11, 2001, is anything but forgotten. Their children and families live on, and the solidarity brought about by those horrific events...
My Cochlear Implant Journey, Part 1: Join Me
Join Me on My Journey When I first meet a patient, I tell them I’m very hard of hearing. In fact, it’s part of my welcome speech introducing them to HearWell Center. I explain that I need to lip-read to...
Hamilton Relay Offers $500 Scholarship
We wanted to let you know of a great scholarship opportunity that is available for hearing-impaired individuals who are seeking financial support. Hamilton Relay is offering a $500 scholarship to high school students who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind,...
6 Hearing-Impaired Olympic Competitors
Starting February 9, the world will watch the accumulation of years of hard work and dedication come to a head during intense competitions at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. Each athlete has their own unique story, but today we’re...