The Hill Hear Better Clinic

09/03/2025

At Hill Hear Better Clinic, we know new technology can sometimes feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be! That’s why we’ve created a library of easy video guides to help you get the most out of your hearing devices.

Learn how to:
-Troubleshoot and repair your hearing aids at home
-Connect your devices to your smartphone or Phonak app
-Keep your hearing aids secure while wearing a mask
…and more!

Explore our Patient Resources here: https://hillhearbetter.com/patient-resources/

We’re adding to this library all the time, so if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover, let us know in the comments!

08/25/2025

Meet the Team: Dr. Brandi Raycheck

Dr. Brandi Raycheck earned her Doctorate degree in Audiology from A.T. Still University (Arizona, 2012), her master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati (Ohio, 2000), and her undergraduate degree from Miami University (Ohio, 1998). She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and is licensed to practice Audiology in Ohio.

Throughout her two decades in Audiology healthcare, Brandi Raycheck has practiced in a wide variety of medical settings, including a hospital, an ENT office, a large public school district, and long-term care facilities providing mobile care. For the past 10 years, she has worked at The Hill Hear Better Clinic, an established Audiology private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Dr. Raycheck provides compassionate and individualized care to every patient through the use of industry Best Practices and on-going patient education. She works to find the right solution to improve the patient’s hearing ability throughout their unique journey living with hearing loss. When not treating patients, Dr. Raycheck enjoys spending time with her husband, her 2 teenagers, and her German Shorthaired Pointer.

08/14/2025

Getting the most out of your hearing treatment starts with a plan.

That’s why we created the HEARify™ Health Plan—a guided, personalized program that helps you track progress, stay on course, and get real results from your hearing or tinnitus treatment.

From your first visit to long-term support, HEARify™ gives you:

-A custom care roadmap
-At-home activity prescriptions
-A progress-tracking gamecard
-Ongoing encouragement through our badge system

At The Hill Hear Better Clinic, we don’t just hand you hearing aids—we walk with you every step of the way.

Learn more about how HEARify™ makes better hearing possible:
https://hillhearbetter.com/hearify-health

08/12/2025

Meet the Team: Dr. Ryan Hill

Dr. Hill earned his Doctorate degree in Audiology from the University of Cincinnati and his bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science from the Ohio State University. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and is licensed to practice Audiology in Ohio and Indiana.

Dr. Hill takes pride in being a part of a family-owned practice, helping diagnose and treat hearing loss for patients alongside his father. During his doctoral program, he trained with ENT practices, pediatrics practices, geriatric settings, and private practice.

Dr. Hill is a technology expert and self-proclaimed “tech geek”. He is always up-to-date on the latest treatment options, hearing technology, and diagnostic and verification equipment and techniques. This, along with his patient-first philosophy, enables him to provide a personalized experience, making the patient feel comfortable and confident while receiving a customized solution that improves the patient’s hearing ability.

When not treating patients, Dr. Hill enjoys continuing education, the outdoors, and spending time with his expanding family.

08/05/2025

Not all hearing care is created equal — and The Hill Hear Better Clinic is proud to be one of the only clinics in the area that follows best practices for hearing and tinnitus treatment.

Our 4-step care model is designed to deliver personalized, long-term results:

1. In-depth hearing & tinnitus assessments
2. Custom care plans with the latest technology
3. Precision fittings & unlimited follow-ups
4. Ongoing hearing health support

Whether you're just starting your hearing journey or need expert tinnitus management, our team is here every step of the way.

Discover a better way to hear → hillhearbetter.com

07/28/2025

😫 Tinnitus and anxiety often go hand in hand—but you're not alone, and there are ways to manage both. At Hill Hear Better Clinic, we understand the emotional toll of constant ringing and how it impacts your mental health.

📖 Our latest blog breaks down the connection between tinnitus and anxiety and offers expert insight on how to regain control. From sound therapy (including the Rellax app!) to personalized care plans, we’re here to help you find relief.

💬 Read the full article: https://hillhearbetter.com/tinnitus-and-anxiety
📍 Let’s work together to help you hear—and feel—better.

In this post we'll break down the connection between tinnitus and anxiety and explore ways to limit the symptoms.

06/02/2025

We’re always on the lookout for innovations that improve our patients’ lives and the new HearView glasses are a game-changer! These smart glasses provide real-time captions right on the lenses, helping people with hearing loss stay connected in conversations.

Learn more in our latest blog post:

Are Hearview Glasses the next best thing in Assistive Technology? Dr. Ryan Hill gives an honest review and explanation of how they work.

05/26/2025

🎉 Say hello to better hearing—one task at a time! 🎯

We’re excited to roll out the HEARify Health Plan™ Game Card, exclusively for patients enrolled in our 4-Year Treatment Plan! This fun and rewarding card helps you stay on track with your hearing goals while earning points for simple, everyday activities that boost your hearing health. 💪👂

✅ Track progress
✅ Stay motivated
✅ Celebrate milestones

Whether you're drinking more water, learning a new tech feature, journaling, or trying out the Rellax Tinnitus App—every completed activity earns a point. We'll check your progress at each visit and cheer you on!

Pick up your game card at your next appointment—or ask us how to get started today. Let’s make hearing health fun and personal. 💙

05/20/2025

THe Hill Hear Better Clinic’s new HEARify™ plan helps you build better hearing habits with a fun, personalized approach. Earn points, track progress, and improve your hearing health—all while reducing fatigue, fall risk, and even tinnitus symptoms.

Now available for all 4-year treatment plan patients!

👉 Learn more: https://hillhearbetter.com/hearify/

Hearing health is about more than just hearing—it’s about staying sharp, engaged, and optimized. That’s why The Hill Hear Better Clinic is excited to introduce the HEARify Health Plan, a unique program designed to help you take control of your hearing wellness in a fun, rewarding way! Why Join...

05/05/2025

If you're finding it hard to catch what characters are saying on TV—even with the volume up—you're not alone. This common issue often stems from hearing loss or poor sound clarity. Our latest post breaks down why this happens and offers practical solutions, from adjusting your TV's audio settings to exploring hearing aids designed to enhance speech clarity.

Check it out here: https://hillhearbetter.com/struggling-to-hear-tv-dialogue-youre-not-alone-heres-how-to-fix-it/

Don't let muffled dialogue ruin your favorite shows—there are ways to bring the conversation back into focus.

If you’ve found yourself turning on subtitles more often, you’re not alone. A recent survey by the language learning site Preply found that more than half of Americans use subtitles because movie soundtracks are too hard to understand even when wearing hearing aids. Factors like mumbling actors,...

03/19/2025

Are you in the market for hearing aids? Whether it’s your first or tenth pair, you want to make sure you’re spending your money wisely! 🎧💰

03/11/2025

🔊👂 Looking for the best hearing aids of 2025? We've got you covered! 👂🔊

Technology keeps getting better, and so does hearing aid innovation! Whether you’re looking for top-notch sound quality, Bluetooth connectivity, or nearly invisible designs, our latest guide breaks down the best hearing aids of the year. 🎧✨

Check out our expert picks and find the perfect match for your ears! ➡️ https://hillhearbetter.com/best-hearing-aids-2025/

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Dr. Ryan Hill breaks down the best hearing aids of 2025. Discover which may be best for you in his expert review.