Welcome to RHSC
For 90 years, Rochester Hearing and Speech Center (RHSC), a non-profit, United Way agency, has served Rochester and surrounding Upstate New York counties. Rochester Hearing and Speech Center identifies, evaluates and provides treatment for children and adults with speech, language and hearing problems.
We serve the community at three locations in Rochester, NY along with our Mobile unit, outreach programs at nursing homes, day care centers, local schools and industries. Our highly qualified staff of speech-language pathologists and audiologists set a standard of innovation and quality practice for the Rochester community.
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585-271-0680 |
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585-286-9373 |
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We're recognizing restaurants with a low-noise environment that caters to communication. Recommend a local conversation-friendly restaurant and we'll check it out. Email your nomination to Scott Perkins.
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What’s Happening at RHSC!
Speak Easy 90th Birthday Gala a HUGE Success - Special thanks to Sam and Helen Merlo of Oak Hill...
The Most Neglected Health Test For Men
Dialogues on Disabilities
Thursday 1/12
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The Dialogue on Disability continues with a discussion of early intervention in response to potentially disabling conditions; we talk with Kara Streeter and Tawn Feeney of the Rochester Hearing Center.
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The Dialogue on Disability concludes with a discussion on healthy lifestyles that can prevent or minimize the impact of disability, with Nancy Steinkamp of Rochester Rehabilitation and Anita O'Brien of SportsNet
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Monday 1/9
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Our series of programs in the Dialogue on Disability begins with discussion of issues of access and inclusion with Bill McDonald of the Medical Motor Service.
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Tuesday 1/10
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We continue the Dialogue on Disability by examining issues of independent living with Stephanie Bourne and Mike Riddell of the Epilepsy Foundation and Midge Kogler of Rochester Rehabilitation.
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Wednesday 1/11
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The Dialogue on Disability continues with Al Sigl Community of Agencies President Dan Meyers and attorney Justin Vigdor; and Cindy Huether, CEO of Rochester Rehabilitation.
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New York Times: Personal Health: Lifelines for People With Hearing Loss
Bluetooth and Hearing Aids By Carol Henn-Staino, Au.D.
The integration of Bluetooth with hearing aid technology is changing how we use hearing aids in our daily lives. Bluetooth was created in 1994 by Ericsson, a telecommunications company. Bluetooth uses radio frequencies to create a tiny wireless network between multiple devices, for many purposes. Bluetooth can be used to allow a wearer's hearing aids to communicate with devices such as music players, laptops and cell phones. It also connects two hearing aids, allowing them to communicate with one another, which enhances a user's hearing experience.
Bluetooth hearing aids need an additional device called a "Streamer", which is specific to each manufacturer and can be worn around the neck or carried in a pocket. This device can be included when purchasing hearing aids, or added later as an accessory. A Streamer is "paired" with the hearing aids by an audiologist and allows hearing aids to connect wirelessly to devices and communicate with each other. For devices that do not have Bluetooth built into them (e.g., TVs or landline phones), a transmitter is needed to send the Bluetooth signal to the Streamer. Remote controls are available that can adjust hearing aids as well as Stream the Bluetooth signal (e.g., the Siemens Minitek and the Phonak Compilot). Before investing in any Bluetooth device, discuss your needs and concerns with an audiologist. Together you can determine which system is best for your hearing needs.
Smoke Detectors for Hearing
Impaired Save Lives!
Research shows that standard smoke detectors do not wake up 57% of sleeping adults with mild to severe hearing loss. However, use of a low frequency tone in conjunction with a vibrotactile alerting device (such as Lifetone HL Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock*) will alert 97% of adults in enough time to make a safe escape.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an adult has less than 31/2 minutes to escape a fire. The person must wake up within 32 seconds of the fire alarm signal in order to escape!
If you or someone you love has a hearing loss, we would like to help you with your safety needs. Call us (271-0680 x1680) to learn more about this great smoke detector and other safety devices!
*Product cost: $195.00.
Talk. Read. Succeed.
Help Your Child Learn More Language. [PDF]
Meaningful Children's Gifts for the Holidays. [PDF]
Top Ten Picture Books to Read with Your Child. [PDF]
Director of Audiology Dr. Ramona Pompea interviewed on WHAM13 television
Today Show segment with Matt Lauer on hearing loss
Too Loud
Did you know that ordinary activities you do every day could be robbing you of your hearing?
Get a FREE amplified phone!
The holidays are coming...hear the joyful sounds of Christmas!
Hear the voices of your loved ones!
Get a FREE amplified phone with your hearing aid purchase.
A $180.00 value.
Call us by October 31, 2011 @ 271-0680 to make an appointment.
View Our 2011 TV Commercials!
View Dr. Larry Medwetksy and Tracy McDonough on: "Many Voices, Many Visions.
ASK THE EXPERT!
RHSC is happy to announce the introduction of an "Ask the Expert" column to discuss commonly asked questions and provide readers with much useful information.
Here is our newest question:
"Why do they ask if I have a history of high blood pressure or diabetes when I am being seen for a hearing evaluation?"
- Sharon Sadlon
Please click this link if you would like to read this column.
If you have a question, please email us at: info@rhsc.org and we will get back to you within 2-3 days!
Come Visit our Free Computerized Hearing Screening Booth! Click for the location.
