Upstate Hearing and Balance

05/08/2026

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating you and your health too 🌸

Moms carry so much that often goes unseen.

You’re the one making sure everyone is okay, listening when someone needs comfort, noticing the little things, and holding families together in a hundred quiet ways.

And so often, your own needs get pushed to the bottom of the list.

The truth is, many women delay caring for themselves while caring for everyone else:

🌷 64% of unpaid caregivers reported delaying or avoiding their own medical care due to caregiving responsibilities (CDC Caregiving Report)

🌷 Women are more likely than men to postpone healthcare because of time constraints, caregiving responsibilities, and cost barriers (The Commonwealth Fund Women’s Healthcare Findings)

🌷 Adults wait an average of 7–10 years before seeking help for hearing loss symptoms (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD))

Hearing well helps you stay connected to conversations, laughter, relationships, and the moments that make life feel full. Research also shows that treating hearing loss may:
✨ Support long-term brain health
✨ Reduce the risk of falls
✨ Help decrease feelings of isolation and fatigue
✨ Improve communication and connection with loved ones

As your friendly neighborhood audiologist, we’d be honored to help.

📞 Schedule a hearing consultation with Upstate Hearing and Balance, for yourself or for a mom you love.

05/06/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to say a huge THANK YOU to all of the incredible teachers and school staff who make such a difference every single day! 🍎💜

We loved partnering with TES Topcats PTA to help treat their amazing teachers and staff to donuts this week as a small way to show our appreciation.

Your dedication, patience, and care do not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for everything you do for students, families, and our community.

As your friendly neighborhood audiologist, we love supporting the people who help our community thrive. ✨

05/06/2026

Thank you so much for the kind words and for all you do for the students, teachers, and families at TES! 💜 We were so happy to help celebrate your amazing staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. We’re grateful to be part of such a wonderful community! 🍩✨

We offer a number of hearing-related services for the entire family. Our clinic offers treatment for hearing loss, balance issues and more.

05/01/2026

If the cost of hearing aids has been stopping you from getting checked - this one is for you. 💜

So many of our patients come in assuming hearing aids are out of reach.

But when Dave came in and we looked at his insurance together he was genuinely surprised by how much was covered.

And once he had the right hearing aids fitted properly for his prescription he could not believe what he had been missing.

When someone realises how much clearer everything sounds is one of our favourite things in this practice.

Do not let the cost be the reason you wait.

You may be more covered than you think.

We will look at your specific plan and make sure you are getting everything you are entitled to before you commit to anything.

As your friendly neighborhood audiologist we are always here for your family.

➡️ Click the link in bio to get started.

04/30/2026

We are proud to share that our founder, Dr. Kathryn Miles Jackson, has been elected President-Elect-Elect of the SC Academy of Audiology. 🥳

This role represents a multi-year commitment to advancing audiology across South Carolina and supporting the patients and communities we serve. Dr. Jackson currently serves on the board as Secretary for SCAA.

Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved achievement 👏👏👏

04/23/2026

Clear sound shouldn’t depend on where you sit.

In many churches, distance, acoustics, and older sound systems can make it harder for parts of the congregation to fully hear and engage.

The good news is there are simple, effective ways to improve clarity right away.

Our lead audiologist shares three practical solutions:
• Auracast™ (Bluetooth broadcast audio) for direct, no-pairing streaming to hearing aids, phones, or receivers
• Remote microphones that stream the message directly to hearing aids
• Telecoil (T-coil) systems that improve access across your space

These small changes can make a meaningful difference in how your congregation experiences every service.

If you’re looking to improve sound clarity in your church, we offer consulting to help you set up and optimize the right solutions for your space.

👉 Book a consultation using the link in our bio