Why Are My Ears Ringing?
Some people describe tinnitus (or ringing in your ears) as buzzing, ringing, cicadas, crickets, or static in one or both ears. The...
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Dr. Shannon Parker
May 17, 2023
May is Better Hearing Month
May is Better Hearing Month and we are celebrating in many ways. "Donut" forget to come have a donut at our office every Wednesday in May...
Dr. Shannon Parker
Apr 25, 2023
How to Clean Hearing Aids
One of the most common questions that I get as an audiologist is how do I properly clean and maintain hearing aids. It is very important...
Dr. Shannon Parker
Aug 29, 2022
Over the Counter vs Prescription Hearing Aids
On August 17, 2022 the FDA issued a ruling that will allow over the counter or “OTC” hearing aids to be sold in the United States. We are...
Dr. Shannon Parker
Jul 7, 2022
Hearing Tests for Loved Ones
“How do you persuade an older adult to get a hearing test and begin the process? They aren’t in denial, just angry every time anyone...
Dr. Shannon Parker
Jun 10, 2022
Adult Hearing Loss
Adult hearing loss causes many to feel isolated. Approximately 15 percent (37.5 million) of American adults aged 20 to 69 have some...
Dr. Shannon Parker
May 24, 2022
Childhood Hearing Loss Prevention
With children across the country gearing up for summer break, parents and caregivers should be aware of seasonal hearing hazards that...
Dr. Shannon Parker
May 2, 2022
Hearing Loss During Early Childhood
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month! Many people think that hearing loss is a condition that only occurs when a person reaches "old...
Dr. Shannon Parker
Feb 21, 2022
US Presidents With Hearing Loss
Have you ever wondered which US Presidents have been known to have hearing loss or wear hearing aids? While we know much about their...
Dr. Shannon Parker
Jul 28, 2021
OTC Hearing Aids are not FDA-Approved
Consumer Alert: Be cautious when purchasing over-the-counter hearing aids. A recent 2021 press release from the Texas Academy of...
Dr. Shannon Parker
Apr 30, 2021
Here Comes Summer and Swim Mold Earplugs!
Summer is upon us, which for most people means swimming, trips to the lake, and water activities. However, some people correlate water...
Dr. Shannon Parker
Mar 18, 2021
2021 Covid-19 Policy for Compass Hearing Center
Beginning March 2021, the Governor of Texas lifted the state-wide mask mandate. Due to the sensitive immune systems of the patients we...
Dr. Shannon Parker
Mar 2, 2021
Four Year Anniversary on World Hearing Day
March 3rd, 2021 is an important day for Compass Hearing Center and for people living with the effects of hearing loss. The Word Health...
Dr. Shannon Parker
Jan 7, 2021
Covid-19 Vaccine: Doing Our Part
We are excited to announce that Compass Hearing Center is doing our part to help protect ourselves and our patients from the spread of...
Dr. Shannon Parker
Dec 17, 2020
Hearing Aids are the Original Anti-aging Formula
I discovered a blog that changes the way we should think about hearing aids and I couldn't explain it better. People tend to think that...
Dr. Shannon Parker
May 14, 2020
COVID-19 is Affecting Better Speech and Hearing Month
May is recognized as Better Speech and Hearing Month. Ironically, COVID-19 has added some challenges for hearing during this time....
Dr. Shannon Parker
May 1, 2020
2020 Covid-19 Policy for Compass Hearing Center
Beginning May 5, 2020 we started seeing scheduled patients again during limited hours only. We will see patients from 8am - 12pm on...
Compass Hearing Center
Mar 18, 2020
Covid-19 Policy for April 2020
Covid-19 update as of March 23, 2020: Due to recent recommendations from the CDC and the American Academy of Audiology we will be closed...
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
Oct 23, 2019
Bluetooth Hearing Aids are Giving New Options to the Hearing Impaired
Many people have heard that most smart phones have Bluetooth capability, but did you know hearing aids have Bluetooth capability too?...
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
Aug 2, 2019
Celebrities with Hearing Loss
Did you know there are many famous celebrities with hearing loss? I have compiled a list of celebrities with hearing loss from many...
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