Real Ear Verification: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
Real-Ear Verification is the only objective measure of hearing aid performance on a patient’s ear and is considered the “gold standard” of hearing aid care. At Columbus Speech & Hearing, we complete these measures on every hearing aid patient.
World Hearing Day
Every year on March 3, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes World Hearing Day. This year’s theme is “Ear and hearing care for all!” Ear and hearing problems are among the most common problems encountered in the community. Approximately 48 million people in the United States have some degree of hearing loss. Some were born…
Over 30 Years of Trust and Support
When I was about 7 or 8, my mother brought me to Columbus Speech & Hearing to get a hearing evaluation and fitted for the best hearing aid to fit me. Ann Wheat was the one who helped my mother get everything she needed for me. So we kept going to her, and Ann was…
Tinnitus: What to Know
By Dr. Emily Kirkendall Over 25 million Americans (approximately 10 percent of the U.S. adult population) experience some form of tinnitus. Tinnitus is commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears” but can also be perceived as buzzing, hissing, crickets, swooshing, or other sounds when no external sound is present. The severity of tinnitus can…
CSH Collaborates with OhioHealth
At Columbus Speech & Hearing (CSH), our mission is to provide access to communication through every stage of life. Thanks to a generous $5,000 grant from The Columbus Foundation, Columbus Speech & Hearing has teamed up with OhioHealth to support hearing and communication at the end of life. This program will bring those with hearing…
Solutions for Common Hearing Aid Side Effects
There are many excuses people make for not wanting to invest in or wear their hearing aids. Some report negative experiences from wearing them. According to one study, “Although a large number of adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids experience some degree of negative side effects, those effects tend to be mild.” We…
Newborn Hearing Screenings at Columbus Speech & Hearing
The Columbus Speech & Hearing Audiology department is pleased to announce the purchase of new Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) equipment. ABR equipment provides diagnostic testing, which allows our audiology team to measure the hearing sensitivity of children from newborns and older. This purchase was made possible with funding from a grant from Ohio’s Medicaid managed…
Flying with Hearing Aids
The holiday season will soon be upon us. Crowds of travelers eagerly rush to John Glenn Airport in anticipation of seeing loved ones. However, for individuals with hearing loss, airplane travel can be quite difficult. It can be hard to hear overhead announcements for gate changes, boarding information, and hearing in-flight notifications when on the…
As the Weather Starts Getting Colder, Here’s How You Can Protect Your Ears
Did you know that cold, damp weather can affect the health of your ears, as can certain winter activities? We review how you can protect your ears during the late fall and winter months below. Cover Your Ears Your outer ears are comprised mostly of cartilage, with very little fat to insulate them against cold…
Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser – What’s the Difference?
Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers are very different regarding training and scope of practice. A hearing aid dispenser must have a high school diploma and be licensed by the state. A hearing aid dispenser is only allowed to test hearing for dispensing hearing aids and can only fit adult patients. They cannot treat you for…