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RHSC's Audiology Program

Testing & Treatment for Individuals of All Ages

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Rochester Hearing & Speech Center is the only nonprofit hearing center in Monroe County. Part of our mission is to provide accessible treatment and services to uninsured and under-insured individuals.

 

RHSC is one of only two audiology providers in the area that accepts Medicaid and Medicare for hearing aids (UR Strong being the other). For-profit hearing centers will accept Medicaid and Medicare for testing, but not for hearing aid devices as there is no profit for the provider.

 

Additionally, RHSC has its own privately funded Financial Aid Fund to assist patients with financial need.

Diagnostic Services

We offer a full range of diagnostic services and treatments for patients from birth to adulthood. Some of the most common services include:

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Hearing Loss Prevention

A major cause of hearing loss is exposure to loud, noisy environments, including listening to music and playing musical instruments. When tiny hair cells in the ears are destroyed, they can not be replaced.  These consulting services offer a variety of ways to safeguard patients' hearing and prevent further loss:

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  • Musician Hearing Conservation and Counseling

  • Industrial Hearing Conservation & Screenings

 

Our Hearing Loss Prevention Programs and Consultation Include: 

  • Custom hearing protection

  • Etymotic high-fidelity earplugs (ETY earplugs)

  • Musician earplugs and in-ear-monitors

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