Here at Berkeley Hearing Center, we understand the importance of empowering our patients by educating them, their loved ones, other healthcare professionals, and the public about Audiology & hearing health care. We believe that the ‘informed choice’ is always the...
Our new patients often ask us which hearing aid we recommend the most, assuming that because of our 70 years of serving the hearing needs across Berkeley, CA, and the East Bay community, we have a favorite. However, when it comes to choosing hearing aids, there simply...
Regular readers know that I’m very passionate about Audiology and music. Another passion of mine is basketball. I was born and raised in Indiana, so basketball is a part of my DNA. I have fond memories of practicing for hours at my elementary school, a late-night hoop...
Healthcare is a business, and there’s nothing inherently wrong or ignoble with that. Our world functions around money. What we do for a living, providing goods and/or services, is how we survive and make our way in the world. How we put food on our table and a roof...
May is officially Better Hearing and Speech Month. The NIH (National Institutes of Health) uses these ‘official’ months to raise awareness of a particular public health issue. A brief look at the numbers makes me think we should extend Better Hearing and Speech Month...
I’m a firm believer in the axiom, “knowledge is power.” Not in the monied, power, manipulative sense, but on a personal level. We all have beliefs that are derived from our experience, culture, and knowledge. To continue growing and feeling grounded, it’s important to...
