As Doctors of Audiology we are
always looking for ways to improve quality of life through better hearing;
which may include: hearing instruments, implantable devices, and long term care
and follow up. While hearing instruments
are the solution to treat most types of hearing loss, implantable devices such
as cochlear implants may be an option for those patients who continue to struggle
understanding conversations with traditional amplification.
A cochlear implant is one type of an
implantable device that replaces the function of the inner ear in order to
provide sound signals to the brain. A person has a hearing test and hearing aid
trial in order to determine candidacy for the cochlear implant. Many people
with cochlear implants may report that they can focus better in noisy
environments and hear sounds that they could not hear with their hearing aids.
The cochlear implant is designed to help you hear better in all settings.
Benefits of a cochlear implant vary from person to person. These differences of
benefits are often due to: duration and severity of hearing loss, other medical
conditions, and practice of listening with the cochlear implant. If you feel
that you are still missing sounds even with your hearing instruments, then a
cochlear implant may be a solution for you.
If you are interested in learning
more about the cochlear implant, please join us for our Hearing Health Seminar
to learn if a cochlear implant is right for you. The seminar will be held
Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 5:00-7:00 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn located at
1731 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George, UT 84790. You may register for the
seminar at HearingHealthSeminar.com or by calling 1-877-432-7844. We look
forward to seeing you at the seminar.
About Dr. Garcia
Dr. Brittany Garcia, Au.D, serves patients of all ages, speaks Spanish, and brings her in-depth experience working with pediatric patients and those with cochlear implants to the Advanced Hearing & Balance Specialists practice. Dr. Garcia earned her undergraduate and Doctorate of Audiology degrees from Utah State University. She completed her internship at Mercy Audiology and ENT in Springfield, Miss. While earning her doctorate degree, she participated in the Listening and Spoken Language program, which provided specialized training for children with hearing loss and language development disorders. Dr. Garcia grew up in Magna, Utah, and recently moved to St. George. She and her husband enjoy being outdoors and are excited to enjoy all that southern Utah has to offer. She looks forward to serving those in the St. George community and meeting her new patients.
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