Audiology

Licensed Audiologists use state-of-the-art diagnostic tests to determine whether or not you have hearing loss or a balance disorder.  Several tests may be performed to discover the nature of a hearing difficulty; the results help us determine the treatment options available to patients with hearing loss. The ultimate goal is to improve listening skills and communication. Northside's Audiology program offers:

• Comprehensive hearing services for newborns, infants, children and adults to include newborn hearing screening and non-sedated Auditory Brainstem Response Evaluation (ABR)
• Infant Hearing Evaluation
• Evaluation, fitting and dispensing of hearing aids and other assistive devices
• Balance function testing (Videonystagmography (VNG) and electronystagmography (ENG)
• Central Auditory Processing (CAP) – Testing how speech sounds are heard and understood

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