Tinnitus is a very common condition. It is a noise heard in the head or ears. Tinnitus affects people differently and can be described as low pitched, high pitched, constant, or intermittent. It can come across as ringing, roaring, buzzing, whistling, or humming. WATCH to learn more about tinnitus in this informative interview.
Put Your Artistic Skills on Display! In honor of our 70th Anniversary, the Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center is holding a #PinDownCommunication art contest for patients and community members. All entrants are encouraged to submit an original design for special edition pins celebrating our 70 years of service! Voting is Open! (Voting Ends on November…
October is National Audiology Awareness Month Hearing loss is an increasing health concern that is often preventable. Noise exposure is the most common cause of hearing loss and can result in difficulty sleeping and high blood pressure. Noise induced hearing loss occurs gradually and without pain. Experts agree that regular exposure to sounds of 85…
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There is new research that connects hearing loss with depression among American adults. There are good reasons why depression and hearing loss can go together: When it gets harder to hear what is being said by our friends, business associates, and family members, the frequent reaction can be a choice to stay away from these…
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Throughout the year the Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center works with a variety of organizations and schools to provide community education as well as on-site mobile hearing and speech screenings. Our mobile van is fully equipped with an audiological booth for hearing testing on-site even in the noisiest of environments. With the help of our…