BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – In its commitment to provide personable, accessible and high-quality healthcare to the community, Oaklawn is excited to announce the opening of Oaklawn Specialty Care in Battle Creek. The facility at 5352 Beckley Road Suite A is... Read More
It is possible that those around you may recognize some signs of hearing loss before you do. But perhaps you have noticed your own difficulty hearing. In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Audiologist Michael Thompson discusses the typical signs of... Read More
Oaklawn Medical Group is an outpatient department of Oaklawn. Medicare refers to this type of hospital-owned clinic as a “provider-based facility.” This designation impacts the way bills and copays are calculated under Medicare, which could also affect your out-of-pocket costs.... Read More
ALBION — With better hearing as the goal, a new partnership between Oaklawn and CareWell Services Southwest aims to make it easier for Calhoun County residents 60 and over to receive audiology services. “CareWell Services is excited to be working... Read More
Generally speaking, we naturally lose our hearing as we age. In fact, an estimated one third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 74, and almost half of individuals over 75 have hearing loss. Although we have no control over the... Read More
We recently sat down with Dr. Malocha, Audiologist, to discuss recent improvements in hearing aids, some of the first signs of hearing loss, and why it’s not always the best decision to listen to the opinions of others when considering... Read More
I have heard this complaint many times over my 15-year career as an audiologist. People will say things like, “I love my hearing aids in most situations, but when I’m in a noisy environment like a restaurant I have difficulty understanding... Read More
In our previous two blog entries (featured here and here), we discussed the signs and symptoms of hearing loss and how hearing aids can lead to successful outcomes. In both postings, the phrase “real ear measurement” was mentioned. Today, we will... Read More
There’s no question about it, hearing aids are an investment. It’s our goal to make sure that you’re happy with the outcome of your purchase. As with any medical treatment, success for one person doesn’t necessarily mean success for another.... Read More
Since approximately 15% of American adults report having some trouble hearing (according to NIH), it is likely that either you or someone you care for is affected by hearing loss. In several cases, the hearing loss is apparent to everyone including... Read More