1 Hoffman HJ, Ko C-W, Themann CL, Dillon CF, Franks JR. Reducing noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in adults to achieve U.S. Healthy People 2010 goals. Abstract. Am J Epidemiol. 2006 Jun (Suppl S);163(11):S122.

Mind-body medicine uses a variety of techniques designed to enhance the mind’s capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms. Some techniques that were considered Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the past have become mainstream – for example, patient support groups and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Other mind-body techniques are still considered CAM – including meditation, prayer, […]

We normally hear with two ears. Binaural (two-eared) hearing helps us localize sounds, assists us in noisy settings, and provides natural sound quality. Most people with hearing loss in both ears can understand better with two aids than with one.

The word tinnitus is of Latin origin, meaning “to ring or tinkle.” Tinnitus has two different pronunciations, both of which are correct and interchangeable: ti-NIGHT-us: typically used by patients and laypeople TINN-a-tus: typically used by clinicians and researchers

The audiologists and staff members at each of the Kaiser Permanente Hearing Centers in Colorado are dedicated to providing you with high quality service and the latest technological innovations in hearing health. All of our services are tailored to your needs, your budget, and your lifestyle. In addition, all of our services are available to […]

Hearing Aids need routine maintenance to help keep them functioning on a daily basis. The following are cleaning procedures we recommend doing every 2-3 months on most newer hearing aids. These steps are also something you should try if your hearing aid is not working after the battery has been replaced. Look for the manufacturer […]

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 […]

Frequently, hearing loss in young children is temporary, and caused by earwax or middle-ear infections. Many children with temporary hearing loss can have their hearing restored through medical treatment or minor surgery.

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 […]