Anderson Hospital Audiology

17/07/2025

Did you know? Some medications can damage your hearing.

Hearing loss or ear ringing (tinnitus) may be a side effect of ototoxic drugs. Common culprits include NSAIDs like aspirin and certain blood pressure medications.

Some effects are temporary, but others may be permanent—so it’s important to pay attention.

👉 Always report new hearing changes to your doctor, especially if you’ve recently started a new medication.

Learn more about which drugs can affect your hearing: https://ow.ly/sZq650WqNPG

25/06/2025

Always exciting to see manufacturers come together for the good of the patient :) Starkey hearing aids and MED EL cochlear implants can now work together!

MED-EL and Starkey Hearing have joined forces to introduce DualSync, offering bimodal users an elevated streaming experience.

With a MED-EL audio processor on one ear and a Starkey hearing aid on the other, users can enjoy seamless audio connectivity and synchronized sound directly
from their iPhones.

Starting on July 1, an update will be available on users' AudioKey 3 app that will set up the hearing devices to work together as one, so Apple products can easily stream to both at the same time.

Check out our latest press release to learn more:
https://bit.ly/43FGhgf

13/06/2025

Pregnancy May Be an Overlooked Factor in Hearing Loss:

There are many causes of hearing loss, both intrinsic and extrinsic, from noise exposure, naturally growing older, some health conditions, medications, and genetics. This list is certainly not exhaustive! However, a new study from Lau et al. (2025) revealed an unusual factor associated with hearing loss—pregnancy.

Read more: https://www.audiology.org/pregnancy-may-be-an-overlooked-factor-in-hearing-loss/

01/05/2025

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, and ASHA has a lot of outreach planned to educate the public about the important work of the professions. Read more about what to expect — and how you can get involved: https://at.asha.org/CP

14/04/2025

03/03/2025

---Meet your Audiologist---
Aaliyah Gladney grew up in Belleville, IL. She obtained both her Bachelors and Doctorate from Illinois State University and is a recent May 2024 grad. She is licensed in the state of IL and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech Language Hearing Association. Aaliyah performs testing across the lifespan and works with all hearing aid makes and manufacturers. She also performs Central Auditory Processing Disorder evaluations. In her free time she likes to read and referee volleyball.

27/02/2025

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19/02/2025

Hearing aid technology is constantly evolving and the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) is becoming more and more prevalent. AI's contribution to better hearing in the presence of background noise is a game-changer for patients.

Premium hearing aids may use artificial intelligence like machine learning and deep neural networks to help process sound. Learn why this is a significant improvement for people with hearing loss.

07/01/2025

Thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), places are more accessible for everyone–especially for people who are deaf or hearing impaired. Know your symbols:

16/12/2024

---HOT TIPS for Surviving Christmas with a hearing loss---

Cut down on background noise. Turn off the background music and television!

Make sure areas are well lit. No need for mood lighting! Brighter lighting makes it easier to see people’s faces and catch non-verbal cues that help with communication.

Keep sight lines open. Remove large centerpieces or scale back on holiday decorations that block sight lines, so that guests can see one another clearly.

Arrange for circular seating. Smaller round tables ensure faces are visible for lipreading. Avoid sitting where you face a window or a distracting background, making it harder to see people’s faces and read lips.

Educate Guests on Hearing Loss Etiquette

Let people know your communication needs. Self-advocating is the key. People in general may not realize you have hearing loss. Don’t be shy to make your communication needs known. Others want to have meaningful conversations with you too and will be happy to follow your guidance.

Enlist help. At gatherings, I like to have a hearing friend or family member help remind others of my communication needs. Strategies like facing me when speaking, keeping hands away from their mouth, and tapping me before talking, are extremely helpful, so I can be part of the discussion.

Source: Hearing Loss Association of America (Official Page)

05/12/2024

Our sensory friendly Santa is back by popular demand! We know that sometimes all the lights and sounds can be a little too much for some. Anderson Hospital Pediatric Therapy Services will be hosting two days to come and visit Santa in a sensory friendly environment.
Call us @ 618-288-5436 to set up your appointment as spaces are limited

05/12/2024

Need a gift for a loved one with hearing loss? Healthy Hearing has some great gift ideas!