Resources
Why We’re Not Part of a Discount Hearing Aid Program
The team at Alaska Hearing and Tinnitus Center has always put your needs first. As such, we’ve decided not to participate in discount third-party hearing aid programs. The reason for this is simple: the quality of the care that we provide could be compromised if we...
Can COVID-19 Cause Sudden Hearing Loss?
I’m sure you’re aware that COVID-19 can lead to a huge range of health issues and is mainly associated with respiratory problems. But recent research has shown that it may also cause hearing damage. In particular, specialists at University College London (UK) say the...
A Hearing Care Expert You Can Trust? They’ve Got to Be an Audiologist!
When most people think about October in Alaska, they imagine the fall colors and the shortening of days. However, when hearing care experts think of October, they have something else on their minds: the fact that it’s National Audiology Awareness Month! This is a time...
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Should You Choose Costco or Alaska Hearing & Tinnitus Center? [Comparison]
One of the biggest myths that many people believe is that hearing aids is the solution to a 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...
Tele Audiology – Our Pioneering Service for Alaskans
Back in 2018, we knew we needed to offer more than a simple walk-in service. People were accessing our clinic from all over Alaska, and during these sometimes long trips, they could be plagued by harsh, hazardous conditions. That’s why we came up with the idea of...
Five Ways to Keep Your Hearing Aids in Top Shape
When someone first receives a pair of hearing aids, I know it can take them time to adjust to their new circumstances. Not only do they suddenly have access to an array of sounds within their local environment, but also, a new form of technology that they need to...
What is Tinnitus and Can It Be Treated?
You don’t have to go far in Alaska to find a little slice of serenity. The tranquillity of the lakes, glaciers, wide-open plains is one of the reasons why many of us love it so much here. However, for some people, this peace is often broken – not by the sounds coming...
Why Do So Many People Have an Untreated Hearing Loss?
After helping so many people from across Alaska with their hearing concerns, I know the incredible benefits that treatments can offer. They don’t just let my patients hear sounds they’ve missed for years, but also, let them re-connect with those in their community. In...
How To Solve The Six Most Common Hearing Aid Issues
I’m sure you’re aware of just how sophisticated hearing aids are these days. Inside their sleek casings, they have the power to change a life, with incredible amplification hardware and amazing features, such as Bluetooth connectivity. But just like all forms of...