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The Association Between Social Isolation, Loneliness, Hearing Loss, and Increased Risk of Mortality
CNN Health recently published an article that references a study with some shocking insights. The study reveals that individuals who experience social isolation have a 32 percent higher risk of premature death than those who are not socially isolated. The study also...

Know Somebody Considering Treating Their Hearing? | Inspirational Stories from Our Patients
Every day, we receive calls from people in the Anchorage and Eagle Creek communities who are concerned about hearing loss. Sometimes they have questions about their own hearing loss, and other times they’re worried about a family member or friend. Hearing loss can be...

How Much Do Hearing Aids Cost? | Anchorage & Eagle River-Based Hearing Expert Answers
One of the most common questions that our patients ask us is “How much do hearing aids cost?” And since you're reading this, you've probably been wondering this and doing your own research. Since many clinics keep this information close, you may not be finding the...

Upholding Excellence Through Standards: My Podcast Discussion
I am delighted to share the insightful conversation I have on a recent podcast with the Arizona Hearing Center. This discussion covers an array of topics related to healthcare standards, their evolution and significance, and how they enhance the delivery of patient...

Navigating Your Options: Costco or Alaska Hearing & Tinnitus Center?
One of the biggest myths that many people believe is that hearing aids are the solution to hearing loss. But they’re wrong. The truth is, great hearing technology is only a small part of the jigsaw to achieving better hearing, the much more important component is...

Six Ways to Unclog Your Blocked Ears (Pros and Cons)
Earwax, though sometimes unwanted, is a natural substance that serves a great purpose. It traps debris and keeps bacteria and fungi from entering the ear and causing infection. However, too much earwax can cause clogged ears, dizziness, crackling in ears,...

The Most Helpful Walkthrough Of All The Different Ways To Treat A Hearing Loss In Alaska
If the time has come where you or a loved one is considering which treatment is best to manage a hearing loss, then this article will give you all the answers you need in order to make the best choice. With so many marketing messages from different providers promising...

Breakthrough Tinnitus Treatment | Dr. Emily McMahan One of Just 15 Healthcare Professionals To Offer The Revolutionary Lenire®
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just granted de novo approval to Lenire®, a non-invasive device developed by Neuromod Devices Ltd. to treat tinnitus. This is the first bimodal neuromodulation device of its kind to be approved by the FDA for tinnitus...

Love Local: Art by Julie Shows Raw Alaskan Beauty
Alaskans know how important local businesses are. We are remote, our weather is harsh, and our communities are tight-knit. Our support for each other is just as beautiful as our Northern Lights. Choosing local shops enriches Alaska. Rather than sending our resources...

We Won Platinum for Hearing Care by the Best of Alaska Awards 2022!
Throughout my years as an audiologist serving the incredible people in our Alaskan communities, I still pinch myself during moments like these. Alaska Hearing & Tinnitus Center has won the Best of Alaska Platinum award for hearing care in 2022! This is our seventh...