Premiere Speech and Hearing

09/12/2025

😕“Never mind, it’s not important.”

🔁How many times have you said that after asking someone to repeat themselves?

Hearing loss can chip away at connection in tiny ways until eventually, it feels easier to just stay quiet. That quiet? It often turns into loneliness.

🦻 Don’t settle, take care of your hearing health.

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

🕊️Today, we pause to remember.
For those who lost their lives…
For those who gave their lives…
We honor your bravery, your sacrifice, and your legacy.
We Remember. We will never forget. 🇺🇲
👂As we reflect, we’re also reminded of the importance of listening. To each other, to our loved ones, and to history.

#911

09/10/2025

Did you know?
Speech-language pathologists and audiologists play a critical role in identifying and treating Auditory Processing Disorders (APD) — a condition where the brain has difficulty processing sounds, even when hearing is normal.

👩‍⚕️ Audiologists provide specialized testing to diagnose APD.
🗣 Speech-language pathologists develop individualized treatment plans to improve listening, comprehension, and communication.

✨ Let’s raise awareness about the importance of early identification and intervention for APD!

09/09/2025

🏈 I recently stumbled upon a heart warming story about a young high school football player in Ohio with hearing loss. He is hoping to get a hearing‑impaired helmet so he can better hear his teammates on the field.

👂As an audiology practice rooted in this community, stories like Cole’s light us up. They remind us that hearing is about connection, which includes teammates and coaches, too!

We love supporting young people like Cole:
👏 Celebrating their determination
🦻 Providing the tools they need, like specialized gear, custom fitting, and care
🌟 Inspiring other young athletes to chase dreams, not let hearing loss hold them back

To Cole (and every student chasing a goal): we see you, we cheer for you, and we’re here for you. On AND off the field. 👏 We hope he was able to secure a new football helmet!
🏅Let’s keep lighting up this community together. Tag a local athlete who inspires you!

09/08/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring: Clinical Audiologist & Leader 🌟

Premiere Speech and Hearing is growing! We’re looking for a motivated Clinical Audiologist to join our team and take on a leadership role in our Collegeville office.

This unique opportunity combines hands-on patient care with clinic management in a supportive, multispecialty practice that offers both audiology and speech-language services. You’ll work with patients of all ages and collaborate with a dedicated team focused on improving communication, wellness, and quality of life.

💼 What You’ll Do:
🔹 Lead audiology services in the Collegeville office
🔹 Provide diagnostic testing & amplification for children and adults
🔹 Manage and grow clinic operations alongside a supportive team
🔹 Participate in outreach, education, and collaborative care

✨ Why Join Us?

Independently owned, team-oriented practice

Flexible part-time hours (with potential to grow into full-time)

Opportunity to make a difference across the lifespan — infants to seniors

A role where your leadership and clinical expertise truly matter

📍 Location: Collegeville, PA

📅 Start Date: October 2025

If you’re a self-directed professional looking to combine audiology excellence with leadership, we’d love to hear from you!

📞 To Apply or Learn More:
Contact Debbie at 610-454-1177 or dslombardi@gmail.com
https://www.indeed.com/job/clinical-audiologist-202edb09749e0037

08/31/2025

🛶 🍔 We want to know: how are you spending the long weekend? 🎇 ☀️

Are you:
A) Grilling like a pro 🍔
B) Hitting the lake or beach 🌊
C) Enjoying some well-earned couch time 🛋️
D) All of the above 😎

However you’re relaxing this Labor Day, be sure to protect your ears around fireworks, loud music, or power tools. Future you will thank you. 😉

Share your plans in the comments, we love hearing what you’re up to! 👇

08/29/2025

🗓️ As summer wraps up, I know many of my patients are heading into new routines.
School schedules, meetings, sports, travel…you name it! And with new environments often come new hearing challenges.

👂Whether you're finding it harder to hear in group settings, need help adjusting to background noise, or just want to make sure your hearing aids are keeping up, I'm here for you.

🦻 A quick tune-up or program adjustment can make all the difference.

📲If you're noticing changes in how you're hearing, please contact us! Let’s make sure your hearing aids are ready to support you through this busy season. The loud lunchrooms, fall festivities, boardrooms, and everything in between.

08/28/2025

Have you ever been told, “You don’t need glasses, just readers”?

It’s a similar story with hearing. After a thorough evaluation, some of our patients aren’t candidates for full hearing aids, but could still benefit from a bit of hearing support.

Let’s talk about Apple’s hearing features because they’re actually amazing! I get this question a lot from patients: “Can my iPhone or AirPods help with my hearing?”

Short answer? Yes, sometimes. While they’re not a replacement for hearing aids, they can be a great tool for those who need just a bit of assistance in certain situations.

Here are a few of my favorite Apple accessibility features for hearing:

🔊 Live Listen: This one turns your iPhone into a little microphone that streams sound directly to your AirPods or Made for iPhone hearing aids. It’s super helpful in noisy restaurants or meetings.

💬 Live Captions: Get real-time captions on phone calls, FaceTime, or even videos. Honestly, it’s a game-changer if you miss a word here or there.

🎶 Headphone Accommodations: You can adjust how your AirPods amplify sound, making things clearer and more balanced for your hearing needs.

If you have an iPhone or AirPods and want help setting these up, I’m happy to walk you through it. These tools are meant to make your life easier and your hearing better!

📩 Contact us if you want to try any of these out at your next visit!

08/27/2025

Hair today, gone tomorrow? 👂Get it? 😂

Let’s talk about the fuzzy topic no one wants to bring up: hairy ears.

👂Yes, ears can grow hair. And no, it’s not just a grandpa thing. As we age, ear hair tends to show up uninvited. But don’t worry, we’re not here to judge your follicles. We’re here to check your hearing, not your grooming habits (though we’ve seen it all and still think you’re great).

💬 If your ears are starting to sprout more than sound, it might be time for a hearing check too. Call to schedule an appointment!

08/26/2025

Cats. Dogs. Birds. Bunnies. And more.

Believe me, we’ve heard every story.

Whether it was your curious cat, your snuggly pup, or even a mischievous bird, it always seems to happen the one time you forget to put your hearing aids in their case, right? 😉

The good news? If your furry (or feathered) friend took a bite out of your hearing aid, all is not lost!

Here’s what we can do:
1️⃣ We’ll always try to fix it in-house first if we can.
2️⃣ If it needs a little extra TLC, we can send it to the manufacturer for repair (or even replacement), depending on the damage, warranty, and all that jazz.
3️⃣ If your device is older (think: a laptop from 5+ years ago), and it’s more cost-effective to upgrade, we’ll walk you through what’s new. No pressure, just options!
Our job: give you choices. Your job: choose what fits your life best.

🐶🐱Has your pet ever gotten hold of your hearing aids?

No judgment here, whether they mistook it for a chew toy or it “mysteriously disappeared,” we want to hear your story. Share what happened so others can learn too!

08/24/2025

💬 “Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” — Mandy Hale

I think about this quote often when working with patients who are facing untreated hearing loss.

👂 Hearing loss is more than just “missing a few words.” It affects how we connect, how we communicate, and how we feel about ourselves. And making the choice to address it? That can be scary.

Change is hard.
Wearing hearing aids might feel like admitting something you’ve been avoiding.
The process might feel overwhelming.
You might worry about how others will see you.
But staying stuck in the frustration, the isolation, the constant guessing game. THAT is far harder in the long run.

💡 Choosing to hear better is choosing growth. It’s choosing relationships, confidence, safety, and joy. And I promise, you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to guide you, step by step!