Audiology

San Juan Regional Medical Center's Audiology Department offers a comprehensive hearing health care program for adults and children. Services include hearing evaluation, the analysis, service and repair of hearing aids, newborn hearing screening, and special diagnostic procedures.

Contact us at: (505) 609-6169

Have a friend or family member who is hearing impaired?
Here are some Tips on communicating more effectively from the experts at San Juan Regional Medical Center.

 DO:

• Wait until the hearing impaired person can see you before speaking. It is helpful to touch the person to get his attention.
  
• Position yourself 4 to 6 feet from the person when speaking.
  Speak at a normal rate.
  
• Reduce background or competing noise.
  
• "Clue the person in" on any changes in the conversation topic.

DON'T:

• Speak from another room or while walking away
  
• Speak directly into the person's ear (this distorts the message and hides visual clues).
  
• Shout. This may distort the message.
  
• Chew, eat or cover your mouth with your hands while speaking.
  
• Repeat the statement if it is not understood. It is better to rephrase the statement, and to use different words.