Quick Health Tips: May 2023 Issue
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Better Hearing and Speech Month
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a time to raise awareness about hearing and speech issues. While there is no set hearing screening schedule, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association recommends annual hearing tests for adults beginning at age 60 or those at risk for hearing loss, such as people who work in noisy environments. If you notice a change in your hearing, talk to your healthcare provider right away. Best results come from treating hearing loss as soon as it’s identified.
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Did you know that once you lose your hearing, it often can’t be restored? Fortunately, many common causes of hearing loss can be prevented – without having to stop doing the things you love. Here are seven ways you can protect your hearing and reduce your risk for hearing loss later in life.
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Do you often find yourself replying, “Say that again,” during a conversation? Do you have difficulty understanding words while in a crowded place? Discover the common signs of hearing loss, as well as the benefits of proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Is there a ringing in your ears that just won't go away? It’s estimated that more than 50 million Americans experience tinnitus – a sensation of hearing a sound in the ears when there's no external sound present. Listen as Audiologist Dr. Deanna Nickerson discusses it in our Healthy Vitals podcast.
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Hearing aids allowed Greg Kucinski, a true music lover and Summa Health audiology patient, to enjoy listening to music again. He’s even hearing new things in albums he’s played a hundred times! “I hear like a young person. I wish the rest of my body could follow that, but I'll take what I can.”
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From May 8 to 12, Summa Health celebrated National Nurses Week – an annual opportunity to honor our more than 2,000 nurses who make a positive difference in the lives of the people they touch. Join us in thanking all nurses for their exceptional care and dedication to their patients and profession.
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