Audiology

Our comprehensive diagnostic evaluations include: 

• Otoacoustic Emission Detection (Tests inner ear health.)
• Pure Tone Testing ( Tests soft sounds.)
• Speech Recognition Testing (Tests ability to hear and repeat speech.)
• Tympanometry (Test middle ear health.)

Based on the findings of the evaluation, different management strategies may be recommended including but not limited to aural rehabilitation counseling and strategies, further testing or referrals, and amplification options.

Hearing aids and assistive listening devices can be chosen based on an individual's needs. We offer comprehensive hearing aid services including fittings, programming, battery sales and services, and repairs.

The following are some of the symptoms of hearing loss that can be evaluated by an Audiologist: 

• Poor speech understanding
• Perceiving people are mumbling 
• Difficulty communicating on the phone
• Difficulty understanding women and children 
• Hearing ringing or roaring in the ears
• Turning the television volume up.

Hearing Aid Evaluations

When hearing impairment cannot be treated medically, improvement can sometimes be achieved through amplification. 
Following an evaluation, a hearing aid best suited to your needs is recommended for a trial period.

Hearing Aid Fittings / Dispensing

Hearing aids can enhance the quality of life and help individuals adapt to their hearing loss when medical intervention is not an option. A hearing aid amplifies sounds, but does not restore normal hearing. Hearing aids differ in look, size, placement in the ear and how much they can amplify sounds. The audiologist will consult with you on the best type to fit your hearing loss and your budget.

Custom Earmolds / Hearing Protection

These are available to be coupled with hearing aids. Musician ear plugs, custom swim molds, and noise protection are also offered.

Assistive Listening Devices

Often these relatively inexpensive devices can improve the quality of life for people. These include TV, personal and phone amplifiers. Hearing aid repairs, batteries and accessories are also available.

The audiologists at KCH collaborate with the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) department to perform balance testing. A diagnostic balance test can be performed with an ENT or other physician's order. We work closely with physical therapy for the rehabilitation of helping those with dizziness and balance problems.

Our audiologists offer comprehensive diagnostic hearing and balance testing for all ages with state-of-the-art equipment.

If you have concerns about any of the following, we can help you.

• Hearing loss
• Balance problems
• Dizziness
• Vertigo
• Tinnitus
• Assistive listening devices
• Hearing aid dispensing