Center For Hearing Health
Public Education
Community Seminars
The Center for Hearing Health offers several free educational presentations to the community throughout the year. Conducted jointly by PAMF ear, nose and throat physician Brad Hinrichs and audiologist Debra Ashley, M.A., CCC-A, these informative sessions address such topics as understanding hearing loss and the latest hearing-aid technology. For information about our next educational session, please call (650) 853-4947.
Hearing Health Articles
- Understanding Hearing Loss
- Speech and Language Development
- Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus)
- Hearing Loss
- More information about hearing
Last reviewed: May 2006
Behind-the-Ear (BTE) - Circuitry and microphone fit behind the ear. Meets a wide range of hearing needs, including severe hearing impairments and dexterity problems. Largest of the standard hearing-device models. Durable, allows maximum power and flexibility in fitting. Very good for children.