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Pacific Northwest Audiology a Co-Host at Bend Chamber of Commerce Event

Pacific Northwest Audiology was one of the Co-Hosts at the Business Showcase Fall Into the Holidays Event…hosted by the Bend Chamber of Commerce. This was a very successful event, building on the success of last year’s event. Fall into the…

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A Featured Article by Dr. Li-Korotky: Age-related Hearing Loss: Quality of Care For Quality of Life.

This is a summary of an article that was recently featured in a Special Issue of The Gerontologist on Baby Boomers. Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) symptoms include progressive deterioration of auditory sensitivity, loss of the auditory sensory cells, and deterioration…

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Bend Residents Should Heed: Hearing Loss in Older Adults is Currently Under-Treated

The following report from Consumer News has important information for Bend residents. The report underscores the importance of selecting a qualified Audiologist for screening and treatment. Most Audiologists have a Doctor of Audiology degree with specialized training in the prevention,…

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Boomers in Bend, OR Benefit From Hearing Aids As They Stay In The Workforce Longer

This article by the Better Hearing Institute has important information for all “Baby Boomers”. For a variety of economic reasons, Boomers are working well beyond their retirement age. At the same time, hearing loss increases naturally as a function of…

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Hearing Loss Negatively Impacts Mental, Physical Health of Elderly in Bend, Oregon

There are a number of studies that show the negative physical and psychological effects of hearing loss. The really dramatic aspect of this study indicates that Americans over 65 feel that hearing impairment has a more profound effect on their…

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Dr. Li-Korotky Volunteers For a Noble Cause in Bend, Oregon

Dr. Li-Korotky has volunteered her professional services to the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades (VIM). VIM provides free healthcare to working adults in Deschutes County with no medical insurance or means to pay for care. Dr. Li-Korotky will…

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Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for Pacific Northwest Audiology in Bend, Oregon

Pacific Northwest Audiology is now a member of the Bend Chamber of Commerce and a Ribbon Cutting event will be held from 4:30 to 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 25th. Please join us for a celebration of our Grand Opening…

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“For the Health of It” Wellness and Fitness Fair at the Bend Senior Center

Pacific Northwest Audiology was a proud sponsor of the “For the Health of It” Wellness and Fitness Fair in the Bend Senior Center, on Thursday, September 20. Numerous people stopped at our booth for free consultations on hearing loss and…

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Focus on Mental Health

Raising Awareness of the Link between Depression and Unaddressed Hearing Loss Pacific Northwest Audiology is joining the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) in raising awareness of the link between depression and untreated hearing loss in recognition of World Mental Health Day…

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