Pennsylvania Ear Institute

All clinical facilities will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Visit the Pennsylvania Ear Institute for your next hearing aid fitting. During the fitting, you will receive hearing aids that will then be programmed based on a prescription that is specific to each person’s hearing loss.

As part of World Hearing Day initiatives, Dr. Rajan, along with two Doctor of Audiology students, delivered the Dangerous Decibels classroom program and provided hearing screenings to eighth-graders at Nativity of Our Lord School in March.

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Videonystagmography (VNG) is a diagnostic test that evaluates the function of the vestibular system, which is responsible for balance and spatial orientation. It's useful for patients who are experiencing symptoms of vertigo, unsteadiness, dizziness, and other balance disorders.

National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, formerly known as Better Hearing and Speech Month, is dedicated to raising awareness of communication disorders and highlighting the professionals who support the assessment and the treatment of such disorders.

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Hearing loss is irreversible! Be proactive, aware, and reduce your noise levels.

Dr. Rebecca Blaha, lead audiologist at PEI, has completed a 10-week course at the Institute of Cochlear Implant Training which will not only allow patients access to the latest cochlear implant technology but also offers Doctor of Audiology students in Osborne Audiology at Drexel the opportunity to see more cochlear implant evaluations and follow-up services completed on patients at PEI.

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Cochlear Implant Mapping is the term used for programming a cochlear implant. Cochlear implant maps are set based on an individual’s response to sound through the cochlear implant device.

April is Deaf History Month!

During this month we take time to acknowledge the contributions of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. This includes highlighting milestones and major achievements in Deaf education, American sign language, and ongoing advocacy work.

Visit the Pennsylvania Ear Institute where our audiologist will spend time with you and discuss ways to make listening with hearing aids easier in your day-to-day life. Family members are welcome and encouraged to come with you and learn about your hearing aids.