The Winnipeg Hearing Blog is Polo Park Hearing Centre’s blog on everything to do with human hearing, hearing protection, hearing loss and general interest posts about everything from weird facts to how human hearing works. We run some regular themed blogs posts such as How Loud It It that features local venues with a sound profile worth knowing about.
Everyone’s world has changed an incredible amount in just a few weeks. In order to slow the spread of COVID-19 physical distancing has been employed. As a result, many businesses such as theatres, pubs, restaurants, and many other businesses deemed “non-essential” have been closed. Businesses related to health care, food and medicines have been permitted […]
While International Women’s day was March 8th, we thought we would celebrate three women’s achievement while overcoming hearing loss. Jodie Foster Alicia Christian ‘Jodie’ Foster is a two-time Oscar winner often been cited as one of the best actresses of her generation. While Foster admits that she’s not always great about keeping on top of
March 18th, 2020 As the global situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve and develop, the health, safety and well-being of our customers and staff is our top priority. The staff at Polo Park Hearing Centre is carefully monitoring the actions and advice of government and Health Canada. As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread in
Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is common among many trades and carpentry is no exception. Although one severely loud noise event can cause permanent hearing loss, NIHL usually builds slowly over years of excessive exposure to loud noise. Because NIHL it is gradual, often taking years for symptoms to show, most carpenters may not realize anything
Starkey Hearing Technologies unveiled the Livio Edge AI hearing aid on January 16th, the opening day of the company’s Hearing Innovation Expo, held in Las Vegas. Kerry, Candice and Leslie attended the event along with over 3400 hearing care professionals from 60 countries. The Livio Edge AI expands the features of the already impressive Livio
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Candice and Rita added to their knowledge of treating tinnitus by completing a course provided by Widex on the “Zen Therapy” products. Widex is currently considered to be a leader in the treatment of tinnitus. Tinnitus is often describe as phantom sounds that only the sufferer can hear – a ringing, buzzing, whirring, or even
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