I am Seyma Yalcinkaya, the JHBI Audiology Extern for the 2023-2024 year. After earning an undergraduate degree in Audiology from Istanbul Medipol University in Turkey and pursuing a Doctorate of Audiology at Gallaudet University, I have gained clinical experiences through internships in various clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers. Growing up in Turkey and immersing myself…
View detailsA couple of months ago, we released a blog post with information regarding Over the Counter (OTC) hearing aids. Since that time, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released their final rule, approving the devices for sale officially on October 17, 2022. Many people wonder what the differences are between prescription and OTC hearing aids.…
View detailsPatients who are new to JHBI will undergo a complete audiological evaluation prior to meeting with the medical provider. Whether the concern is for hearing loss, dizziness or balance issues, tinnitus or other disorders related to the ear the audiological evaluation provides important diagnostic information. The inner ear houses both the hearing and balance sensory…
View detailsMay was designated as the Better Hearing and Speech Month by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 1927. The goals of Better Hearing and Speech month is to bring awareness to hearing and speech deficits, educate the population on how these issues effect the community, and empower individuals to take action if they suspect they…
View detailsCauses, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Tinnitus Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute will be hosting an informational seminar about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of tinnitus. Dr. J. Douglas Green and Janelle Kelley Au.D., CCC-A will be speaking. You will also get the chance to hear from individuals who live with tinnitus on a daily basis…
View detailsWhat Kind of Hearing Loss Do You Have? As described in our last blog post, the human ear can be divided into three general parts: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. Hearing loss can occur in any, or multiple, parts of the pathway from the ear to the brain. Depending on…
View detailsWhy Test My Hearing If I Have Vertigo? As our name suggests, Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute helps patients with hearing and balance/dizziness issues. But how are hearing loss and dizziness related? If you have scheduled an appointment because of your dizziness, why would you need to have your hearing evaluated? The answer to the…
View detailsHear for the Holidays As the holidays draw near you may find yourself concerned with your ability to hear family and friends at holiday parties and gatherings. Many people often report that they can hear the conversation around them but can’t understand what people are saying or they state that people often mumble. This may…
View detailsWJCT Speaker Series Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute (JHBI) is excited to partner with WJCT to host a speaker series this Friday, November 3rd, on hearing loss, cognition, and navigating the complicated world of hearing aids. The event starts at 10:30am with an hour of free hearing screenings provided by two members of JHBI’s audiology…
View detailsThe Phonak Belong Platform: An Overview Audeo B-Direct: Last week Phonak launched their ‘Made for All’ direct connect hearing aid, the Audeo B-Direct. Using a new proprietary 2.4 GHz radio chip these devices allow users to stream phone calls directly to any cell phone with Bluetooth without an intermediary device. Current technology from other hearing…
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