ABOUT ME: As a young child, I could not say the /l/ or /r/ sound correctly. I remember being frustrated that people would misunderstand what I said and in turn would ignore me or hang up the phone on me. To ease my frustration, my parents took me to a speech pathologist, and it was […]
ABOUT ME: Devon Palumbo received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Syracuse University in 2013 and her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2017. She has been a proud member of the Kaiser Permanente audiology team since 2018. As an audiologist at Kaiser Permanente, Devon provides […]
ABOUT ME: As an audiologist at Kaiser Permanente, my focus has been on hearing examinations and fitting of hearing aids. I joined Kaiser in spring of 2015 after spending many years in private practice and working at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. I love really getting to know my patients and fulfilling their […]
ABOUT ME: I was born and raised in Iowa and earned my B.A., M.A., and Au.D. from the University of Iowa with my capstone research project focusing on noise-induced hearing loss in children. Prior to joining Kaiser, I worked as a pediatric audiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. As an audiologist at Kaiser Permanente, I provide comprehensive […]
The middle ear is an air-filled space containing the three smallest bones in the human body. These bones, called ossicles (also known as the hammer, anvil and stirrup), vibrate along with the eardrum. These vibrations amplify and are transmitted across a tiny membrane into the snail-shaped inner ear (cochlea).
ABOUT ME: Sarah J Mathews has been providing a wide range of clinical audiology services in the Denver area since 2004. She received her B.A. and her M.A. from the University of Northern Colorado and her Doctorate from Salus University, just outside of Philadelphia. Prior to joining Kaiser, Sarah specialized in tinnitus diagnosis and treatment […]
Hearing loss, in varying degrees, affects two in every 100 children under the age of 18. Fortunately, there are very few hearing losses that cannot be helped with modern technology. The most effective treatment is achieved through early intervention. Early diagnosis, early fitting of hearing aids, and an early start on special education programs can […]
ABOUT ME: As an audiologist with Kaiser Permanente, my concentration has been on hearing aids and aural rehabilitation. I mostly work with adults and geriatrics, however I recently began branching out into pediatrics as well. I love the diversity and challenge of working with all age groups. Previously, I have provided vestibular evaluations as well. […]
ABOUT ME: As an audiologist at Kaiser Permanente, my concentration has been on hearing aids and diagnostics, working with both adults and children. I joined Kaiser in 2011 as a doctoral intern, and after receiving my Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2012, I became a part of the Kaiser […]
Wear hearing protection when around sounds louder than 85dB for a long period of time. There are different types of hearing protection such as foam earplugs, earmuffs and custom hearing protection devices. Contact your local audiologist for custom hearing protection devices
ABOUT ME: Alison Brown has been providing a wide range of clinical audiological services at Kaiser Permanente since 2016. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and her Clinical Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Colorado with her capstone research project on intra-individual variability in children with Auditory Neuropathy. […]
ABOUT ME: I have been providing a wide range of clinical audiology services at Kaiser Permanente since 2015. The majority of my career has been spent with the pediatric population, including Children’s Hospital Colorado and Boulder Valley Public Schools. I am board certified in Pediatric Audiology. At Kaiser Permanente, I work with all populations, but […]
When the structures of the outer or middle ear fail to conduct sound waves to the inner ear properly, the result is conductive hearing loss. This type of loss is usually temporary and may be reversed through surgery or other medical means. Causes include ear infections, injury to the ear, such as a punctured eardrum, […]
