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Audiology and Advanced Hearing Care

From evaluating hearing to fitting and adjusting hearing aids, you’ll find the expertise and knowledge you need.

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Office Hours

Monday - Thursday  |  6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Fridays and Weekends 

For an appointment or more information, call 618-526-1421. For additional assistance, please stop by the information desk, located at the main entrance of the hospital. 

What is an audiologist?

An audiologist is a Masters - Doctorate educated health-care professional specializing in identifying, diagnosing, treating and monitoring disorders of the ear.

Look to the Audiology Department for state-of-the-art treatment and comprehensive care for all ages from infants to adults. Here’s a just a short list of what they can do: 

  • Diagnose and treat hearing problems
  • Fit and adjust digital and programmable hearing aids
  • Recommend other hearing assistive technology
  • Provide screening and other early detection
  • Provide industrial hearing screenings per OSHA guidelines
  • Help individuals communicate more effectively
  • Fit custom made ear plugs for musicians and for swimmers
  • And more

For an appointment or more information, call 618-526-1421. For additional assistance, please stop by the information desk, located at the main entrance of the hospital.