How Hearing Aids Can Help Relieve Thanksgiving Shopping Stress
As Thanksgiving approaches, grocery stores fill with holiday shoppers gathering ingredients for the big feast. Navigating the busy aisles can be a challenge for anyone, but for people with hearing loss, holiday shopping brings unique obstacles that bring extra stress. Fortunately, hearing aids can help relieve these stressors and make Thanksgiving shopping more enjoyable. Let’s…
Celebrate Audiology Awareness Month by Prioritizing Hearing Protection
Every October, the American Academy of Audiology celebrates Audiology Awareness Month by spotlighting the importance of protecting your hearing health. While you’re enjoying the fall weather, carving pumpkins and finding the perfect Halloween costume, take some time to learn a little bit about potential sources of hearing damage and how you can protect against them….
Transparency in Coverage Rule
This link leads to the machine readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data:…
How Hearing Aids Can Help You Rediscover Your Favorite Activities
Hearing aids are not just tools to combat hearing loss; they also play a significant role in enhancing social interactions and quality of life. By amplifying sound, these devices can help you re-engage with social activities, rediscover old hobbies and explore new opportunities that may have seemed out of reach. Hearing loss is often a…
Sydney I. Kaiser
Dr. Kaiser was born and raised in Hickory, North Carolina. She received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Appalachian State in 2015. Dr. Kaiser attended East Carolina University for graduate school and completed her fourth-year externship at Aim Hearing and Audiology in Greensboro, North Carolina. She received her Doctor of Audiology…
Joy Davis
Joy was born and raised in Alexander County where she resides as a mother of two children. Joy enjoys spending time with her family, attending sporting events for her younger son and taking time to enjoy nature. Joy received her Oto tech certification in May 2024 and has worked in healthcare for 27 years. Joy received…
Tips for Hiking With Allergies
Hiking is a popular way to get some exercise while enjoying the great outdoors. Unfortunately, the fresh outdoor air might not feel so welcoming for the approximately 25.7% of adults with a seasonal allergy. Hiking with pollen, mold and other plant life allergies can cause symptoms including sneezing, congestion, itchy nose, watery eyes and hives….
Important Announcement: Dr. de Neef’s Departure from Carolina ENT
Dear Patients, It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of Dr. Dawn de Neef from Carolina ENT. Dr. de Neef has been an integral part of our team for more than 20 years, providing exceptional care and dedication to her patients. After much consideration, Dr. de Neef has decided to pursue an…
Improve Your Hearing Aid Experience With Essential Accessories
Hearing aids offer numerous benefits beyond just amplifying external sounds. They can enhance your overall communication ability, boost your confidence in social situations and even improve your mental health by reducing feelings of isolation and depression. With the right accessories, you can maximize these benefits and enjoy a more fulfilling life. Five Hearing Aid Accessories…
Delanie Morelock
Delanie Morelock was born and raised in Pennsylvania. In 2021, she graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Science Disorders and a minor in Gerontology. In May 2025, she earned her Doctor of Audiology from Towson University. Delanie’s clinical interests include adult diagnostic testing, hearing aid management and electrophysiology…