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Are you taking the best care of your hearing aids?   Whether you are a first-time hearing aid user or have been wearing them for years, everyone can benefit from a crash-course on hearing aid care! Join Dr. Millie Peterson as she reviews important hearing aid cleaning and tips and tricks of hearing aid maintenance that can help you hear better, and extend the life of your hearing aids!

People are often confused on which professional to see when seeking treatment for hearing loss, tinnitus and dizziness. W hat's the difference between an audiologist, an ENT doctor and a hearing aid dispenser?  I'm joined in the studio with fourth year resident Amanda Rodriguez as we explain these differences for you, which includes education, training, licensure, and patient experience.   We also...

Steve Possell has been the lengendary voice of Rockland for over 50 years on WRKL, WRCR and WRCR.com, entering the homes of thousands of faithful listeners, entertaining us all with his unbridled passion for informative and engaging conversations, with the perfect twist of comedy.  We talk about Steve's journey through the years, hear some fun and interesting stories, and glean advice that we can...

In this episode, I'm privileged to welcome one of the first board certified neurotologists in the country, Dr. Mark Syms.  Dr. Syms is the founder of Arizona Hearing Center and has performed over 10,000 surgeries over the past 20 years.  He has authored a book and hosts a podcast, both titled "Listen Up".  Dr. Syms will discuss his passion to help those with hearing loss, what the numbers show, an...

In this episode our very own Dr. Chris Herget and I  talk about the MMOs of hearing aids...that is the Myths, Misconceptions, and Objections.   We'll share some of the common MMOs that people generally have about hearing aids and provide valuable information for anyone who may be curious about what hearing aids do, how they work and what they look like!   I close out the show with Dr. Herget answe...

Years ago, Michael was diagnosed with otosclerosis, a condition in which the bones in the middle ear have limited movement due to abnormal growth.  We'll discuss Michael's journey, from what he initially noticed and his symptoms, to his eventual surgery and then referral to our office.  He will share how and why he is so satisfied with his current 24/7 invisible hearing devices.   We'll also under...

Dr. Shannon gets back to why he started his show in the first place:  To bring awareness and education to hearing loss.  Do you hear people speak but fail to understand what they are saying?  Do you ask others to repeat themselves?  Do others say that your TV volume is too loud? He covers the causes of hearing loss, how your hearing should be tested, and what to expect from hearing aids.  Listen u...

That ringing, buzzing, hissing sound in your ears or head.  It's called tinnitus, and for some, it's a debilitating experience.  It's estimated that over 50 million Americans suffer from at least occasional bouts of tinnitus.  My guest on this show is Dr. Robert Folmer, a research investigator at the VA National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research and an associate professor at Oregon Healt...

The hardships of this pandemic are difficult, and one of them is  educating students in our schools.  But what is it like from the teacher's perspective?  In this show I welcome David Katz, a teacher at Bronxville middle school.  The setup in Dr. Katz's classroom has all desks six feet apart with plexiglass around each one.  In addition, Dr. Katz has hearing loss so this setup made it  extremely d...

In this show I welcome Dr. Allison Young and Dr. Noelle Roth, audiologists from the University of North Carolina.  We discuss new updates on who can receive a cochlear implant, and the latest research coming out of their program.  Patients who have one sided hearing loss or asymmetrical hearing loss and receive a cochlear implant are showing great improvements in hearing and quality of life.  It w...

Did you know that dizziness is the third most common medical complaint that physicians hear and see?  Over 15% of those 65 and older will experience a dizzy episode, with women more often affected than men.  Many of these people do not receive the proper treatment that would address these symptoms and improve their quality of life.    On this episode I welcome Dr. Jennifer Reid, Physical Therapist...

In this episode we interview one of our favorite patients, Anita Levine.  Anita is a new recipient of a cochlear implant.  She has lived with hearing loss for years and although she benefited from using hearing aids, it just wasn't enough.  In this show Anita will explain her experience of being implanted and how her life has changed as a result.  She shares her story of hardship, perseverance, su...

We are currently living in a time of social distancing, which creates feelings of fear and anxiety.  But what if was a struggle to be social and communicate every day of your life?  In this episode I interview Mark Alfieri, a 9th grade student at Nyack High School, and has lived with severe hearing loss his entire life.  He has a story to share of acceptance, perseverance, and hope.  And his lens...