August 13, 2012

How Can Bluetooth Technology Help You With Your Hearing Aids?

Did you know that some of the latest Bluetooth technology can be used with hearing aids? Learn how from one of our audiologists, Dr. Jacqueline Olson, who was featured recently in a live segment on First Coast Living in Jacksonville, Fla.

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Making Sense of Dizziness and Tinnitus

Did you know that chronic unsteadiness and ringing in your ears are often deeply connected? In this video, the experts at Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute (JHBI) break down how the inner ear regulates both hearing and equilibrium, the key differences between dizziness and vertigo, and the advanced medical solutions available to help you regain…

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Interview with Dr. Green!

In honor of Better Speech and Hearing Month, we sat down with one of the Hearing Center’s newest hearing aid recipients, our very own Dr. Green! We discussed his first signs / symptoms of hearing loss, his motivation to get hearing aids, and his overall impressions. Keep reading below to learn more about Dr. Green’s…

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May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!

Each year in May, audiologists around the world join together to educate the public about hearing loss and encourage people to seek help for communication challenges. Hearing loss can be present at birth, happen instantly, or, most commonly, develop over time from excessive noise exposure, aging, or a combination. In 2026, approximately 15% of Americans…

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How Often Should You Replace Hearing Aids?

Many patients often ask at their hearing aid consultation appointment “How long do they last?”. While there isn’t a straightforward answer, here are some guidelines. Hearing aids are complex devices requiring proper care and maintenance. Technology in general is rapidly changing every few years, and this includes new advancements in hearing aid technology. Hearing aids…

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Join us for the Clarke Ice Cream Run!

This weekend Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute will participate in the Clarke Ice Cream Run. This 1 mile/5K race supports the Clarke School for Hearing and Speech, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children who are deaf or hard of hearing learn to listen and speak. Funds raised from the run go directly toward programs and…

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Protecting Your Hearing Devices During the Summer

With spring and summer quickly approaching, we can expect more rainy days, higher humidity, and heatwaves. It’s crucial to wear hearing aids, cochlear implants, or bone anchored devices during all waking hours, but how do we navigate protecting our equipment?  Performing routine maintenance and home and returning to your audiologist for troubleshooting and device repair…

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Understanding Vestibular Migraine: The Hidden Cause of Dizziness

Vestibular migraine is one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in medicine today. According to Douglas Green, M.D., a neurotologist and founder of the Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute (JHBI), the condition is extremely common yet frequently goes unrecognized—sometimes for years. The most important takeaway for patients is this: a migraine does not have to involve…

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When is Hearing Loss an Emergency?

The onset of hearing loss typically happens gradually over time, however sometimes it can happen suddenly. This could be the result of wax in the ears or a fluid buildup behind the eardrum. However, hearing loss that happens suddenly should always be treated as an emergency because another type sudden onset hearing loss can be…

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Hearing aid Walk-In Clinic

If you are experiencing a problem with your hearing aids, we are here to help! The Hearing Center offers a Walk-In Repair Clinic on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:30am and on Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:30pm. During this time, we will clean your hearing aids and perform a listening check. This will allow us to determine if the problem…

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