Chronic diseases often lead to hearing loss Diabetes Up to 30% of adults with diabetes will experience hearing loss. High blood glucose causes tiny blood vessels in the inner ear to break, disrupting sound reception Thyroid disease Hearing loss may increase with severity of hypothyroidism. Chronic Kidney disease The kidney and blood supply [...]
So many times I hear, "My husband really needs to make an appointment with you!" or "I really wish my wife would do something about her hearing". So many things to address with these loaded statements. Hearing loss not only affects the individual with hearing loss, but also those whom they communicate with. Check out [...]
We are delighted to add Dr. Allison Love to our practice. She has been a clinical Audiologist for more than 5 years and is excited to spread her wings to serve Franklin County and the surrounding areas. She will be in the office every Wednesday and Thursday. She is accepting most all insurances and is [...]
Hello! News - Washington Town & Country Fair - Washington Town & Country Fair (washmofair.com) What an honor it was to sponsor our first fair queen contestant this year for the Washington Town and Country Fair! Our Grace Bryson was named 1st Runner Up last night at the Washington Town & Country Fair Queen contest [...]
Hello! We at Washington Hearing Center could use your help to be voted as “The Best Hearing Center” for Missourian Reader’s Choice. You can only vote one time (per email address), but to make your ballot count, you must vote for at least 32 categories. You can help support not only Washington Hearing Center, but [...]
In a previous blog post, I addressed possible link to positive COVID-19 and hearing loss and other ear-related symptoms such as tinnitus. I found this article particularly interesting. We continue to learn every day through constant research performed by leaders in the medical community. Vaccine Researcher Who Developed Tinnitus After COVID Shot Calls for Further [...]
Ear wax is not disgusting! Ear wax (cerumen) is a helpful and natural part of your body's defense. It "cleans, lubricates, and protects your ear canal by trapping dirt and slowing the growth of bacteria" (Mayo Clinic). Wax in the ears is secreted by glands in the skin that line the outer portion of the [...]
It's so hard to believe we have reached the 1 year anniversary milestone! How do I feel about this?? Blessed beyond words! I am so very thankful for community support. Sue and I are humbled. We have learned so much in the first year and look forward to many more years of improving hearing. [...]
Many probably agree that we do not realize how important our sense of hearing is to us until we start to lose it. May is Better Hearing Month. We get an entire month to celebrate our gift of hearing. We would love to help you celebrate this gift. Most Common Reasons to Consider Hearing [...]
Be sure to tune into your local radio station KLPW (92.7 FM or 1220 AM) for the Morning Show with Diane Jones on Monday, March 15th between 7:45-8am. Our very own, Dr. Tanya McCormack, will be interviewed about her new practice Washington Hearing Center. If you slept in due to difficulty waking up with [...]
