American Hearing + Audiology acquires Connect Hearing centers in Kansas City, Lincoln, Omaha markets
Company is now Kansas City area’s largest provider of hearing aid/care services OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Apr. 2, 2018 — Leading Midwest hearing aid and hearing care provider, American Hearing + Audiology, today announced its acquisition of Connect Hearing’s hearing care centers in the Kansas City, Lincoln and Omaha metropolitan area markets, effective April 1,…
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Over the Counter Hearing Aids
You may have seen over the counter hearing aids in the news recently as the OTC Hearing Aid Act was signed in to law. The law directs the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate the sale of hearing devices that can be sold off the shelf without the assistance of a hearing professional. The…
DetailsFireworks Can Cause Hearing Damage
Barbecues, parades and fireworks are all of part of what makes summer special around here. That great American tradition, fireworks, can cause permanent hearing damage. We say damage, because that’s exactly what happens to the tiny cells in our inner ears when exposed to loud noises. We have a finite number of cells in our…
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How to Choose a Hearing Aid Provider
With so many options out there how do you choose a hearing aid provider that is right for you? Here are 6 important considerations: Qualifications Look for board certified audiologists and hearing instrument specialists. Board certification means they are highly trained but more importantly they continue their training to make sure they are staying on top…
Details5 Tips for Hearing Aid Success
Hearing aid success is both science (amazing technology) and art (your provider fitting you properly). There is one more important component to that success: you the patient. We talk about hearing loss treatment as a journey that takes you from your current state to a life of better hearing. Here are some tips to ensure…
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World Class Mountaineer Wears Hearing Aids
One of the first things new patients ask is can they exercise with hearing aids. The answer in most cases is absolutely! Whether you like to ski, ride a bike, play golf, you can enjoy most of your favorite activities while wearing your new hearing aids. If NFL player Derrick Coleman wears hearing aids during…
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