An estimated 27.2 million Americans or one out of every 10, suffer from some
form of hearing problem. Remarkably, only one in every five takes action. Often
hearing loss develops slowly over the course of time and is left unattended.
Someone who suffers from a hearing loss could be a co-worker, neighbor, family
member or even you.
- Turning Up the Volume of the Television
- Frequently Asking Others to Repeat What They Have Said
- Difficulty Understanding in Groups or in Noisy Areas
- Difficulty Determining the Direction Sound Originated
- Difficulty Understanding Someone Talking to You From Another Room
- Others Indicating You Don't Seem to Hear Them
- Avoiding Family
Meetings or Social Situations Because You "Can't Understand"
- Ringing or Other Noises in Ears
The first step is to recognize a hearing difficulty and take steps to find
a solution. St. Rita's Medical Center can help. Highly qualified staff can
perform the necessary tests to determine hearing loss and recommend a solution
that will meet the individual's needs. Follow-up care is also provided to ensure
that the recommended treatment is working.
- Hearing Evaluations
- Hearing Aids, Maintenance and Repair
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Hearing Aid Battery Club
- Brainstem Auditory
Evoked Response (BAER) – (to identify the presence
of hearing loss and a possible cause)
- Electronystagmagraphy
(ENG) – (to test the balance system in the inner
ear)
- Newborn Hearing Assessment Program
The Audiology Department at St. Rita's Medical Center strives to increase
the hearing ability of those who seek treatment. However, family members and
friends can provide support and understanding as a loved one learns again how
to hear with their assistive device.
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- Speak in a Normal Voice
- Speak Slowly and Clearly
- Speak Directly at the Person's Face
- Reduce Background Noise
- Give Your Support
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At St. Rita's we strive to return quality of life. We aim to provide assistive
devices and education that will make life easier and offer our patients the
freedom to live life to its fullest.
