Dr. Hatch leaving practice
We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you of an important change regarding your care at South Valley Ear, Nose, and Throat. Dr. Jonathan Hatch will be transitioning out of his current position and into an exciting new role outside of our clinic. While Dr. Hatch will no longer be…
Embracing National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
Every May, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, formerly Better Hearing and Speech Month. National Speech-Language-Hearing Month is dedicated to raising awareness about communication disorders and the role ASHA members play in providing life-altering treatment. Whether you live with hearing and speech issues yourself or know someone who does, take some time…
Identifying Hearing Loss in Children
The ability to hear is really important for babies and young children. In the first few years of life they develop speech and language skills faster than at any other time. As recently as 30 years ago, it wouldn’t become obvious to caregivers that children had hearing impairment until they were around two years old…
A Careful Balance: Living with Both Pets and Allergies
Puppies may be fat, furry balls of energetic joy to some people, but they mean wheezing, sneezing, itching and coughing to others. Pet allergies can be exasperating – but furry companions are so ubiquitous that for those who are allergic to them, the symptoms are near impossible to avoid altogether. Just about every warm and…
Older People with Hearing Loss at Risk for Depression
New research shows further evidence that older people with hearing loss have more symptoms of depression. The greater the hearing loss, the greater the risk, according to the data. These findings suggest that treatment of age-related hearing loss, which is underrecognized and undertreated among all elderly, could be one way to head off later-life depression….
The Underappreciated Neck: What’s inside
The neck tends to be one part of your body that works hard, but doesn’t get enough credit. It serves as a flexible connection between your head and the rest of your body and contains many nerves and blood vessels vital to your health and continued viability. Your neck contains numerous important structures, including:Spinal cord….
Learning Physical Balance Benefits Kids
For some kids it comes naturally. Hopping on one foot, jumping rope and walking along a wall is second nature. For others it takes a little practice. But having good balance can be learned! It’s a function that can be improved with practice and is a skill worth having. Teaching your child good balance at…
Say What? How to Treat Short-Term Laryngitis
You never really appreciate just how valuable your voice is … until you lose it. You can hear it coming – you may start to hear a bit of cracking or huskiness in your voice … and then croaking … until no sound comes out at all. Was it the enthusiastic cheering at your daughter’s…
Eczema can Occur Anywhere – Even in Your Ears
Eczema is no walk in park. It’s an annoying and sometimes painful condition tied to the immune system. It causes inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough patches of skin all over the body. Eczema affects almost one third of people on the United States – some will outgrow it, but others struggle with outbreaks their entire…
Care for Your Ears During Summer Swimming
There is nothing like dunking yourself in cool water to avoid blistering summer heat. If you avoid swimming for fear of swimmer’s ear, a popsicle can only do so much to keep you cool. There are steps you can take while enjoying a summer swim to help your ears stay healthy while you stay cool…