What Is a Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA)?

A Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) is a specialized hearing solution for individuals who cannot benefit from traditional hearing aids. Instead of amplifying sound through the ear canal, a BAHA transmits sound vibrations directly to the inner ear through the bone, bypassing the outer and middle ear.

The Elimination of EHDI and Its Impact on Infant Hearing Care

EHDI is a vital federal program that works with state and territorial health departments to analyze newborn hearing screening data and ensure timely follow-up and intervention for infants who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH). It bridges communication between hospitals, pediatricians, audiologists, and families, helping ensure that no child falls through the cracks after a failed newborn hearing screen.

Celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month with Us!

May is here—and at Now Hear This® Audiology, we’re going BIG to celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month!

This nationally recognized event is all about raising awareness for hearing and speech health, and we’re joining the movement with a month full of education, savings, fun, and appreciation. Whether you’re a long-time patient, a first-time visitor, or someone who’s been thinking about hearing aids but hasn’t made the leap yet—this is your month to take action!

Phonak Sphere & Iphone Basics with Dr. Shopovick

Hey everyone, it’s Dr Shopovick and today we’re going to be focusing on Bluetooth pairing and the new “Find my Hearing Aids” feature with the new Phonak Infinino Sphere hearing aids which are right here. Now the “Find my Hearing Aids” feature, I’m really excited about it. I’ve been waiting for Phonak to come out with this but it is only available for that Sphere model. So first what you’ll do is we’re going to download the My Phonak app. I have an iPhone so I’m going to go to my App Store but if you have an Android you’ll go to the Google Play Store. And then I’m going to type in My Phonak app. It’s that top one. And then I’m just going to download it. And once that downloads we’re going to hit open. And then you’ll kind of just follow the prompts from here.

Starkey Sound Gear Phantom: Advanced Hearing Protection

This past weekend, the Now Hear This© team had the incredible honor of serving Fantasia and her band at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh! As a high-energy performer with a powerhouse voice, Fantasia relies on precision sound to deliver a flawless performance — and that’s where custom hearing protection comes in.

Starkey SoundGear Hearing Protection With Dr. Naumovitz

Hi everyone, my name is Dr. Naumovitz at Now Hear This®, and today I’ll be talking about Starkey’s line of SoundGear products. These are products that are specially made for hearing protection. They have two different versions: one is non-electric, and the other is electric.

Tinnitus & the Resound Relief App with Dr. Naumovitz

Dr. Naumovitz provides a brief overview of the Resound Relief app, a free tinnitus management tool available for both Apple and Android devices. Although it is a Resound product, it works with any hearing aid brand that offers Bluetooth by streaming soothing sounds to help reduce tinnitus discomfort.

Cleaning a RIC Hearing Aid: Learn The Basics

Dr. Schlater explains how to clean a hearing aid. If it sounds quieter than usual, start by inspecting the dome and wax filter for buildup. Replace the wax filter by removing the old one with the tool’s empty end, then inserting the new filter. Ensure the dome is secure. Also, check the microphone areas for debris and brush them gently. If the hearing aid still doesn’t work after cleaning, it may need professional service.