Do You Need a Hearing Test?
Hearing is an important part of your connection to the world around you. It allows you to enjoy conversations, appreciate music, and stay engaged in lifeâs many experiences.
Periodically checking your hearing health for changes should be included in your overall hearing and auditory care plan. At Quincy Audiology, our audiologists perform several levels of hearing evaluations to determine the specifics of your hearing capacity and identify any concerns early on. These evaluations range from basic screenings to more detailed assessments, depending on your individual needs and history.
Basic Hearing Testing
A basic hearing test determines if there are any immediate concerns about your hearing ability.
Basic hearing tests are conducted in a quiet environment, such as a Sound Booth, where external noises are minimized. During the test, an audiometer (a specialized device) is used to emit sounds at various pitch sounds and intensities. Youâll respond to these sounds by either raising your hand or pressing a button, indicating the ones you can hear.
An audiogram charts the findings of the test to provide a detailed outline of your hearing capabilities to our audiologists, who then identify whether your hearing is within normal ranges or needs further attention.
If a hearing loss is detected, more testing can be performed to better define the nature and extent and possible cause of the hearing loss. Each test evaluates a different part of the ear.
First Steps to Better Hearing
We know taking the first step can be overwhelming, so weâve put together resources to make the process easier.
Get to Know Your Doctors
Dr. Kevin Ballard
Dr. Ballardâs initial pursuit in audiology was in research, but he discovered he liked clinical work and has been in practice for thirty years. He is Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and is a member of the Illinois Academy of Audiology.
Dr. Mandy Wand
Dr. Wand enjoys performing diagnostic testing and fitting amplification and is licensed in Illinois and Missouri. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Dr. Hannah Mahon
Dr. Mahon’s clinical interests include pediatric and adult diagnostics, audiological rehabilitation, educational audiology, and hearing loss prevention. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Hearing loss can be isolating, but youâre not alone.
At Quincy Audiology, we're committed to making your journey as supportive and reassuring as possible. Contact us today for a no-obligation hearing screening.
