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Dr. Shannon Parker
Jun 7, 2023
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
Denver City Press and Seminole Sentinel
May 8, 2019
Recent Studies on Brain-Hearing Connection
May is Better Hearing Month as recognized by the American Academy of Audiology. This year, Compass Hearing Center is bringing awareness...
Compass Hearing Center
Mar 7, 2019
What to Expect at Compass Hearing Center’s Spring Lunch & Learn
Come have lunch and listen to a presentation on how your ears and brain work together so you can “hear”. Hearing loss is more than just...
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
Feb 16, 2019
Compass Hearing Center Celebrates Business of the Month
We are excited to be chosen as Business of the Month awarded by the Denver City Chamber of Commerce! We were nominated in November and...
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
Oct 18, 2018
October is Protect Your Hearing Month
Did 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.
Sep 10, 2018
What to Expect After Purchasing a Hearing Aid - It's a Team Approach
There is a common misconception about what to expect after purchasing a hearing aid. You do NOT just put them on and suddenly the world...
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
Aug 13, 2018
How to Clean Ears at Home
As 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:...
Denver City Press and Seminole Sentinel
May 9, 2018
Hearing Loss is the Third Most Common Health Problem in the US
Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans today. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal...
Dr. Shannon Parker
Apr 13, 2018
Hearing Loss Lunch & Learn Spring 2018
Who's ready for another lunch and learn?! You are formally invited to our hearing loss lunch & learn hosted by Dr. Shannon Parker of...
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