UNCG Audiology Clinic

05/01/2026

Join us! We care about misophonia❤️

Tomorrow, May 1st! It's not too late to join the other 1400+ registrants!

Register for CARE for Misophonia Day 2026 and discover practical ways to raise awareness about to create real change in your community.

Link to register: www.misophonia.care

04/29/2026

UNCG Audiologists help to PREVENT, DIAGNOSE and TREAT hearing loss. Find your support HERE!

📢 International Noise Awareness Day is here!
❓ DID YOU KNOW...The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.1 billion young people (aged 12-35 years) are at risk of hearing loss due to exposure to noise in recreational settings.
❓DID YOU KNOW...Sound exposure to loud sounds includes sounds you LIKE (e.g., music).
❓DID YOU KNOW...The MAGIC number for monitoring sound exposure is 85 decibels (SPL) - sounds 85 dB and louder can be harmful.
❓DID YOU KNOW...DURATION of sound exposure determines how harmful loud sounds are (the louder the sound, the shorter the duration).
❓ DID YOU KNOW...If a sound is loud enough, it can cause PERMANENT hearing loss after a SINGLE sound exposure.
❓DID YOU KNOW...Excessive sound exposure is one of the leading causes of TINNITUS (ringing in the ears).
❓DID YOU KNOW...Not all EARPLUGS are created equal and the fit of the earplug is crucial for determining how much protection they provide.
❓DID YOU KNOW...Noise cancelling earplugs and headphones do NOT provide adequate sound protection.

For more information, check out: https://noiseawareness.org/noise-hurts/impact-on-hearing/. UNCG audiologists also are here to help. Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health...

04/15/2026

🪻APRIL is a perfect time for SPRING cleaning🌼 In addition to cleaning out your closets, consider donating hearing aids you no longer use to others who cannot afford devices. UNCG Speech and Hearing Center offers donated aids to those who qualify and your donations will help replenish our supply. Drop off your aids anytime during business hours (Mon-Thur, 8am-5pm, and Fri 8am-4pm). We sincerely thank you for your generosity!..

02/14/2026

♥️ Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️ Our EARS are the KEY to help us "SEE" the SOUNDS that are all AROUND...both BIG and SMALL, HIGH and LOW...so we can CONNECT with those we KNOW! If you agree, comment: I HEART MY EARS! ♥️ 👂 ..

02/08/2026

RESEARCH Opportunity: Help-seeking for MISOPHONIA - What is your journey? 📍

Help is needed to learn more about the "journey" people with misophonia take when seeking help and the "roadblocks" they may encounter along the way. Dr. Lisa Fox-Thomas at UNC Greensboro is conducting a research study that aims to "map" the help-seeking journey for misophonia to provide better access to services and more support for members of the community moving forward.

You may participate in this research study if you

✔️ are a person over the age of 18 years of age,
✔️ are located in the U.S. and can read/write in English,
✔️ have sought help for yourself or someone else with misophonia, and
✔️ wish to share about journey seeking help

To learn more about the ONLINE survey that is completely ANONYMOUS check out this link: https://bit.ly/3OpBp9z. It is estimated that the survey will take 15 - 20 minutes to complete.

THANK YOU for your help!

02/06/2026

Day 5 of Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026! Tinnitus can sound like a ring, buzz, hizz, roar, crickets, or other sound. However, people sometimes use other descriptive words when talking to themselves about their tinnitus. Words such as "screech" or "scream and "terrible," or "horrendous" are judgments that are unhelpful when describing tinnitus. What you tell yourself about your tinnitus matters. Your brain will pay MORE attention to your tinnitus if you talk about it in NEGATIVE terms. Pay attention to how you describe your tinnitus and try to use language that is more NEUTRAL. You might find that your tinnitus seems less noticeable over time when it is viewed as less threatening. For other helpful suggestions, contact UNCG Speech and Hearing Center. Find your support here!..

02/05/2026

Day 4 of Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026! Did you know 80% of people with tinnitus also have hearing loss? The hearing loss may or may not impact your communication and could even be at a frequency range that is not typically tested by audiologists. The FIRST STEP in seeking help for tinnitus is to see an audiologist trained in tinnitus for a hearing evaluation. Even if you have been told that you have minimal hearing loss (or none at all), it may be necessary to take a SECOND STEP and address the underlying cause of your tinnitus. UNCG Speech and Hearing Center is here to help you on your tinnitus journey one step at time! ..

02/04/2026

Day 3 of Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026. Perhaps the biggest MYTH about tinnitus that is shared (even by physicians) is that people "just have to learn to live with it." In FACT, there are evidence-based tools and interventions that can significantly help a person struggling with tinnitus. However there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Working with a tinnitus trained healthcare profession can be very helpful" (www.ata.org). Audiologists at UNCG Speech and Hearing Center are here to help! Schedule a consultation today to discuss your options...

02/03/2026

Day 2 of Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026. It can be tempting to seek information online about tinnitus, but not everything you find is accurate or helpful. Some information and the language used can even be harmful. Check out information sources that are research-based and monitored by professionals. The American Tinnitus Association (www.ata.org) has some helpful resources like this one: https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/101-basics/. You also can schedule an appointment with an audiologist who has experience in working with tinnitus. UNCG Speech and Hearing Center is here to help!..

02/02/2026

Dine to Donate! To kick off Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026, consider dining at (or getting take out from) Texas Roadhouse on Monday, February 2nd. 100% or the profits will be donated to the American Tinnitus Association (www.ata.org). Over the past four years, this extraordinary event has raised more than $1.1 million for critical tinnitus research. Check out the research projects funded by ATA here: https://www.ata.org/research/research-we-fund/. For help with bothersome tinnitus, contact the UNCG Speech and Hearing Center. Find your support here!..

02/01/2026

❄️ Due to winter weather, the Center will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026 in accordance with University closure. Currently, we are scheduled to reopen at 10:00 am on February 3, 2026. Visit www.uncg.edu to state up to date.❄️