Happy Holidays from JHBI!
Everyone at Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute would like to wish you a happy holidays! See below for a message from Dr. Green!
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Congratulations Dr. Judy Nelson!
Judy Nelson, one of our physician assistants, has been a member of the Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute team since 2003. Her care and compassion is well-known by her patients. We are very proud to say that in addition to having more than 36 years of experience, she has recently completed her Doctor of Medical…
View detailsHearing Loss in the Time of Covid-19
Communication difficulties have increased since the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic in March with the addition of masks to everyday life. A major part of the connection that we make with others depends on our facial expressions. They are universal – a smile is a smile in every culture and language. Even those who are…
View detailsAdvancements in Cochlear Implant Technology
An exciting new cochlear implant processor has been introduced by Cochlear Americas. A cochlear implant processor is the external component to a cochlear implant system. A cochlear implant is an implantable hearing device for individuals with significant hearing loss and reduced speech clarity. A cochlear implant can greatly improve your ability to communicate with friends…
View detailsCongratulations Dr. Donna J. Smith!
Donna Smith, one of our physician assistants, has been a member of the Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute team since 2015. In addition to having 37 years of experience, she has recently completed her Doctor of Medical Science degree through the University of Lynchburg, with a specialty in Neurotology. Congratulations Donna J. Smith, DMSc, PA-C!…
View detailsTips for Virtual Meetings & Doctors Appointment When You Have Hearing Loss
A very common complaint for people with hearing loss is hearing within background noise and distinguishing speech. Many patients rely on lip reading to help them understand the conversation and this has become a big obstacle to overcome due to the Covid-19 pandemic and masks being worn. Virtual communications and tele-health appointments are the newest…
View detailsRemote Programming During The COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the audiologists at Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute would like our patients to know that we are taking all necessary precautions and are following CDC guidelines to reduce the spread of the virus and to keep patients and staff as safe as possible. This includes offering remote programming…
View detailsPreparation Tips for Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Users
We can’t always know when a natural disaster or other unexpected event will come our way but we can take steps to ensure that when something does happen, we are prepared. It is normal to experience anxiety or apprehension during a natural disaster or crisis and this can be compounded by a hearing loss and…
View detailsUpcoming Mission Trip to Jos, Nigeria
On March 26th, Dr. Green and his team at Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute will be taking their yearly medical mission trip to Jos, Nigeria. Begun in 2010, Hearing Help for Africa is the brainchild of Dr. Douglas Green, his wife Kelley and Dr. Joel Anthis. The Greens and their family made several mission trips to…
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