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Are You Up for a Challenge?

We challenge you to try Oticon Intent hearing devices. Investing in Oticon Intent hearing aids may be a smart move if you’re looking for advanced sound quality, personalized features, and seamless Bluetooth connectivity in a discreet and future-ready package. Why choose Oticon Intent? BrainHearing™ Technology Benefit: More natural, less tiring …

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Time – Money – Distance: What are your limits?

How far would you drive to ensure that you and your family members receive the best possible healthcare? When it comes to our health, convenience often drives the search for a provider. We choose the path of least resistance, the closest clinic, or the fastest route with the least amount …

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Comorbidities of Hearing Loss

Part 1: Diabetes and Hearing Loss Are you diabetic or prediabetic? If you answered yes, regular hearing testing should be incorporated into your ongoing healthcare routine. Diabetes is a vascular disease that can affect blood vessels throughout the body, which includes the ear and all of the organs within the …

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I’m Confused! Hearing Screening, Hearing Testing, Hearing What?

My Insurance Company Offered a Free Hearing Test, Why Are You Charging Me for Services? Screening vs. Testing, what’s the difference? Several patients have advised that they are confused by marketing pieces received from their managed care insurance plan regarding hearing healthcare.  Oftentimes, a “routine hearing exam” is marketed and …

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Why not just buy hearing aids from Costco?

Why not buy hearing aids from Costco? Hearing health is a huge market with numerous options and working your way through the process of hearing testing to hearing aids can be quite confusing.  While it can be tempting to go cheaper on your hearing aids by going to Costco, most …

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Over the Counter (OTC) Hearing Devices vs. Prescription Devices

Lost, confused, unsure, or puzzled about the difference between prescription hearing devices and over the counter (OTC) hearing devices? We are here to help. On October 17, 2022 over the counter devices (OTC) became available to the public. The bill making this possible was introduced in 2017 and finalized in …

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Your Hearing – Use It or Lose It!

By: Dr. Gina Diaz, Clinical Audiologist Hearing loss usually occurs in a slow and progressive manner, which commonly allows a person to “compensate” and/or experience subtle difficulties hearing in the early stages.  Even after diagnosis, most individuals wait too long before they invest in treatment options, or they invest in …

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Update on The Charlie Bucy Project Winner Mr. Garraway

By: Pamela McIntyre, Director of Marketing and Patient Services Have you ever had an experience where you just walk away with a great big smile on your face? I had this experience yesterday! As the Director of Marketing and Patient Services, most of my job is behind the scenes, and …

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Meet our Second Charlie Bucy Project Winner Mr. Garraway!

Mr. Garraway is a long time patient of Dr. Jahed’s, and has been with her as a patient since before Freedom Hearing Center was even a dream. He is a very kind gentleman and many times, he brings fresh vegetables to share when he visits. Dr. Jahed always looks forward …