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Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the country, affecting more than 36 million Americans. At BWH, four audiologists and one extern in the Division of Otolaryngology identify and treat hearing problems. They are able to perform hearing screenings for newborns and hearing evaluations for people of all ages. They provide hearing assessment and monitoring for patients at risk for progressive hearing loss and for those undergoing medical and surgical treatment of ear disease. For those whose hearing loss requires amplification, they are able to prescribe and fit hearing aids and other assistive listening devices and provide informational counseling to patients and families regarding how to adapt to hearing loss.
“Hearing loss can be caused by a variety of conditions such as disease or infection, ototoxic drugs, exposure to noise, trauma and the aging process,” said Sara Springer, Au.D., senior audiologist in the Division of Otolaryngology. “As part of Better Hearing Month, we are encouraging employees and patients to be more aware of their hearing health.”
Employees and their families can visit a table on the Tower 2 mezzanine Monday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for information about the evaluation, prevention and treatment of hearing loss. Call 617-525-6509 for information or appointment scheduling or stop by the clinic in the 45 Francis St. lobby.