Dr. Shannon ParkerMay 24, 2022Childhood Hearing Loss PreventionWith children across the country gearing up for summer break, parents and caregivers should be aware of seasonal hearing hazards that...
Dr. Shannon ParkerApr 30, 2021Here 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 Au.D.Oct 23, 2019Bluetooth Hearing Aids are Giving New Options to the Hearing ImpairedMany 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.Oct 18, 2018October is Protect Your Hearing MonthDid you know that we are at risk for potential hearing damage almost every day? To bring awareness to the importance of hearing...
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.Aug 13, 2018How to Clean Ears at HomeAs an Audiologist I get asked this question almost daily, "How do I clean my ears at home?". Let me start by telling you what NOT to do:...
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.Jun 30, 2018Fireworks and Hearing LossIn an effort to spread awareness of fireworks and hearing loss during Independence Day, I teamed up with the American Academy of Audiology t
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.Feb 27, 2018Celebrating World Hearing DayMarch 3, 2018 is World Hearing Awareness Day! This day was founded by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote awareness and...
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.Aug 7, 2017Secondhand Smoke Increases Ear Infection Risk in ChildrenAn ear infection is the most common cause for a pediatric visit to a medical facility. Nearly half of all children by the age of three...