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Understanding speech can be difficult for anyone when the person speaking is at a distance or when in background noise, but this becomes even more difficult when the listener has hearing loss. Hearing aids help patients hear what they are missing naturally due to their hearing loss but they can only process the signal they…
It is that time again and we are preparing to head back to Africa! What is Hearing Help for Africa? Hearing Help for Africa is a non-profit organization that focuses on providing high quality ear-related medical services to the people of Joss, Nigeria. The organization was founded in 2010 by our very own Dr. Douglas…
My name is Madelyn Eisen and I am excited to be the 2026-2027 JHBI Audiology Extern. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida in Orlando in 2023. I am in my fourth year of the Doctor of Audiology program at the University of Florida. I am set to graduate this upcoming…
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…
Prioritizing Medical Expertise for Your Hearing Health When you or a loved one begins the journey toward better hearing, the first step is often a simple search for a “hearing test near me.” However, the most critical decision you will make isn’t which device to choose, but which professional you trust to manage your care.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Join us in-person or online for our upcoming seminar! Both medical and audiological staff from our office will be presenting “Vestibular Migraine: A Common and Frequently Unrecognized Problem” on Tuesday March 31st. The event will take place at our office at 5:30pm, and will be livestreamed online for individuals who cannot attend in-person. During this…
If you are experiencing problems with your hearing aid Walk-In clinic is available on Tue from 10am -11:30am and Thurs from 1pm – 2:30pm. No appointment necessary. To make an appointment call the Hearing Center at (904) 399-0350
