Dr. Shannon ParkerJun 7, 2023Why 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 ParkerMay 17, 2023May is Better Hearing MonthMay 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 ParkerAug 29, 2022Over the Counter vs Prescription Hearing AidsOn 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 ParkerJul 7, 2022Hearing 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 ParkerJun 10, 2022Adult Hearing LossAdult hearing loss causes many to feel isolated. Approximately 15 percent (37.5 million) of American adults aged 20 to 69 have some...
Dr. Shannon ParkerMay 2, 2022Hearing Loss During Early ChildhoodMay is Better Hearing & Speech Month! Many people think that hearing loss is a condition that only occurs when a person reaches "old...
Dr. Shannon ParkerJul 28, 2021OTC Hearing Aids are not FDA-ApprovedConsumer Alert: Be cautious when purchasing over-the-counter hearing aids. A recent 2021 press release from the Texas Academy of...
Dr. Shannon ParkerMar 18, 20212021 Covid-19 Policy for Compass Hearing CenterBeginning March 2021, the Governor of Texas lifted the state-wide mask mandate. Due to the sensitive immune systems of the patients we...
Dr. Shannon ParkerJan 7, 2021Covid-19 Vaccine: Doing Our PartWe are excited to announce that Compass Hearing Center is doing our part to help protect ourselves and our patients from the spread of...