Celebrating 75 Years of Changing Lives Like David’s
By Javia Headley, Marketing Communications Manager In 1946, when Dr. Howard House first founded what is now the House Institute Foundation (HIF), he dreamed of helping patients like David. At that time, there were not many options for those struggling with hearing-related disease. He hoped an institution dedicated to hearing research and education for hearing…
Audrey Salzburg
Audrey has a diverse background in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors. For over a decade she stewarded countless key relationships at the corporate, foundation and individual level for the national healing arts nonprofit A Window Between Worlds, ending her tenure as their Chief Executive Officer. Audrey’s experience in the corporate world includes serving as…
Are Dust Mite Allergies Causing You to Snore?
Snoring is common. According to Hopkins Medicine, 45% of adults snore occasionally, and 25% snore regularly. While your snoring may not be a bother to you, your partner might disagree. Fortunately, the solution may be simpler than you thought possible; all that may be required is a deep-clean of your bedroom. How Do Allergies Cause…
Kay Matsuyama
Kay graduated from Soka University of America in 2015 and has passionately worked in the field of audio engineering and the performing arts for the past ten years. In late 2016, he came across audiology after some research following a concern with his own hearing. Kay began volunteering at Providence Speech and Hearing Center in…
J. Christopher Townsley, AuD
After graduating from his master’s program, Dr. Townsley spent a few years as an independent contractor first in Ohio and then in California before taking a position at an ENT practice in downtown Los Angeles for 9 years. After receiving his doctorate, he secured a position at Providence Speech and Hearing Center in Orange, where…
How Does Childhood Hearing Loss Affect Vocabulary?
Being able to hear is a crucial skill when it comes to speech and language, and in children, it has an even greater impact. A study funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program looked at how a child’s ability to hear impacted their ability to develop language…
Are You Practicing Healthy Hearing Habits?
Once you lose your hearing, it’s gone for good. While there’s nothing you can do to reverse the symptoms of hearing loss, there’s plenty you can do to prevent them. Follow our tips below to practice healthy hearing habits. Wear Earplugs It is estimated that around 15% of Americans have some level of hearing loss…
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How Often Should You Be Wearing Your Hearing Aids?
Spending so much time at home over the last seven months has made it easier to forego daily requirements like taking showers, putting on real clothing and combing your hair. While these actions don’t have major consequences, one activity does—wearing your hearing aids. Even if you are home alone, it is still important to wear…
How Can Allergies Affect Your Ears?
Usually, we associate ear discomfort with children, who are prone to infections due to the fact that their Eustachian tubes don’t drain as easily as adults’. However, it’s certainly possible to experience ear discomfort as an adult, and the reason may surprise you. It may be allergies causing your problems. What Is an Allergic Reaction?…
