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Hearing Aid Express Celebrates Kingwood Grand Opening

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

Hearing Aid Express is now open in Kingwood.

Hearing Aid Express in Kingwood is located at 1247 Kingwood Drive, in the same shopping center as Stein Mart.

The grand opening celebration starts Monday, Feb. 4. Hearing Aid Express, one of the largest independently owned and operated practices in Texas, opened its 11th location at 1247 Kingwood Drive.The office is easily accessed from Interstate 59 and is in the same shopping center as Stein Mart and Palais Royal.

A grand opening celebration will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 4-Feb. 8 at the new location.Texas residents can get a free screening for a free amplified phone through the Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP), meet Licensed Dispenser Bill Boatman, tour the facility and get coupons worth $1,000 in savings for new hearing aids.

“We are very excited to open our Kingwood office, our sixth in the Houston market,” said Brad Brumback, President and CEO of Hearing Aid Express. “Kingwood is a great community and the new location will add more convenience to our growing number of customers in the Kingwood and Humble areas.”

Hearing Aid Express has helped hearing impaired Texans for more than 20 years, with 11 offices in Houston, Dallas and Austin.

The company is a long-term member of the Better Business Bureau, is a registered provider for Medicaid, STAP and coordinates the Hearing Benefits Program for the Texas Retired Teachers Association. Hearing Aid Express has more than 70 different hearing aid models from multiple manufacturers at numerous price points. Battery prices are 50 cents each, the same price for 20 years.

For a free consultation and screening, please call 281-348-0001

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Hearing Aid Express Employees Help Hundreds Of Children Hear Better In Time For Holidays

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012

Dr. Lacey Brooks, Hearing Aid Express audiologist, fits hearing aids on a young boy in Mexico during a Hearing Aid for Latin America mission trip Dec. 3-Dec. 5. During the trip, hearing professionals from across Texas fit more than 200 hearing aids on children in need.

Hearing Aid Express employees joined several other hearing health professionals across Texas on a mission to help underprivileged children in Mexico hear, many for the first time.

Hearing Aid Express President and CEO Brad Brumback makes a hearing aid for a child during a mission trip to Guadalajara Mexico.

Hearing Aid Express President and CEO Brad Brumback makes an ear mold for a child during the mission trip.

The hearing professionals joined together with Hearing Aid for Latin America, a nonprofit organization that provides diagnostic testing, audiology equipment training, hearing instruments and batteries to children and adults in Mexico.

“To see the look on these children’s faces once they are fit with a hearing aid for the first time is magical,” said Brad Brumback, President and CEO of Hearing Aid Express.

Brumback and Dr. Lacey Brooks, audiologist at Hearing Aid Express, were part of the team that helped fit more than 200 hearing aids on children Dec. 3-Dec. 5 in Guadalajara and Arandas, Mexico.

“The mission trip was such a moving experience,” Dr. Brooks said. “It was very touching to see young children respond with such joy to being able to hear. The expressions and smiles on their faces once we put their hearing aids on and they could hear are ones I won’t soon forget.”

Hearing Aid for Latin America (latinhearing.org) is a Houston non-profit organization that was established in 2002 to bring the gift of hearing to underprivileged children and young adults.

Hearing Aid Express Audiologist Dr. Lacey Brooks performs a hearing test during a mission trip.

Hearing Aid Express Audiologist Dr. Lacey Brooks performs a hearing test during the trip.

Hearing Aid Express has helped thousands of hearing impaired Texans for more than 20 years and is a long-term member of the Better Business Bureau, a registered Medicaid provider, STAP amplified phone provider and coordinator for the Texas Retired Teachers Association Hearing Benefits program.

For a free hearing screening, contact one of our offices today.

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Hearing Aid Express Now Open In Georgetown

Monday, August 20th, 2012

Hearing Aid Express is celebrating the grand opening of it’s newest location in Georgetown, Texas.

The new office is located at 1102 South Austin St. Suite #106 in historic downtown Georgetown. It is on the northwest corner of South Austin and West University in the same center as UPS. The office is easily accessed from Interstate 35.

A grand opening celebration will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 20 – Aug. 24 at the new location. Texas residents can get a free screening for a free amplified phone through the Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP), meet Licensed Dispenser Mysti Hodges, tour the facility, receive a free package of hearing aid batteries and get coupons worth $1,000 in savings for new hearing aids.

“We are very excited about our new Georgetown office,” said Brad Brumback, President & CEO of Hearing Aid Express. “With hundreds of current customers in the Georgetown area, this office will allow us to serve those clients while offering hearing healthcare to a whole new group of people.”

We are also celebrating the grand opening with special offers that can be redeemed at any of our 10 locations. To see these specials offers, visit http://hearingaidexpress.com/georgetown-grand-opening/

Call any of our locations today for a free hearing screening.

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ReSound Introduces New Budget Hearing Aids

Monday, August 13th, 2012

ReSound, a technology leader in hearing aid solutions, has launched ReSound Vea, a brand new line of hearing aids for budget conscious consumers.

ReSound Vea delivers superior sound quality and speech understanding in noise. The advanced features of Vea are based on ReSound’s latest technology, enabled by its Range chip. Warp processing and Dual Stabilizer II DFS deliver superior sound quality, while adaptive directionality, wind noise reduction and Noise Tracker II improve the patient’s hearing in noise.

“Compared to competing products, ReSound Vea has a huge advantage in the areas of adaptive directionality and reduction of both wind noise and background noise,” said Kevin Mensink, VP of Marketing, ReSound.

Vea also offers greater fitting flexibility, which means better ability to customize the gain in the hearing instrument to the patient’s individual hearing loss. Vea is treated with iSolate nanotech to ensure the same level of durability and protection against moisture, sweat and cerumen that is available on high-end ReSound models.

“At the end of the day, someone buying ReSound Vea is looking for a reliable hearing aid that delivers speech understanding in dynamic listening environments – without feedback and at a decent price,” said Jennifer Carlson, Commercial Product Manager, ReSound.

For more information on ReSound Vea, call your area Hearing Aid Express.

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Order Hearing Aid Batteries From Our Website

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

Hearing Aid Express has an online battery store to make ordering hearing aid batteries easier. Order fresh, mercury-free hearing aid batteries at www.hearingaidexpress.com/buy-batteries/ A full carton of 40 batteries is only $22 with no additional charge for shipping! Batteries shipped to Texas residents only.

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Tinnitus Treatment Now Featured In Wireless Hearing Aids

Monday, December 5th, 2011

ReSound’s wireless hearing aid, the Alera, is now available with a tinnitus treatment option.

Tinnitus causes ringing in the ears and affects about 15% of the world’s population. It is the most prevalent physical condition reported by military service members and veterans.

The Bluetooth Alera TS combines an advanced hearing aid with a Tinnitus Sound Generator. The technology is used to administer sounds that make the disturbing tinnitus noise less noticeable, drawing your attention away from it. Over time, it can help retrain your brain to not notice the tinnitus even when you aren’t wearing the instrument.

“This kind of sound therapy when combined with informed counseling is recognized as a highly effective way of managing tinnitus,” said Michael Piskosz, M.S., ReSound.

The cause of tinnitus is unknown, but more than 80% report a significant or satisfactory improvement in tinnitus symptoms after using the Tinnitus Sound Generator feature, studies show.

The Alera also uses accessories to play sound wirelessly from your television, phones and computer directly into your hearing aids. It is available in custom, receiver in the ear and remote microphone styles and is available in three different technology levels.

“These people now have a flexible solution, and no longer have to live with tinnitus interrupting their daily lives,” Piskosz said.

To learn more about the Alera TS or to have a free demonstration, call a Hearing Aid Express office today.

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TSA Offers Advice For Flyers With Hearing Aids

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

The check list of things to do when flying seems to be constantly changing. Travelers are often warned about what they can or can’t bring in their checked luggage. Most travelers also know you may pass through an X-ray, metal detector or be manually checked by airport security officials.

The process, at times, seems daunting, especially if you have trouble hearing.

The Transportation Security Administration travel guidelines assure travelers that bringing your hearing aids shouldn’t be a problem.

Here is the most up-to-date information regarding hearing aids from TSA. You can find more information at, www.tsa.gov.

It is not necessary to remove hearing aids at security checkpoints.

It is best if you wear your hearing device while going through the metal detector.

According to Otolaryngologist and Otolaryngology surgeons, hearing devices such as hearing aids are not affected by X-ray inspection, the walk-through metal detector, or the hand-held metal detector.

If the screening process is unclear to you, ask the Security Officer to write the information down.

If you can read lips or are hard of hearing, ask the Security Officer to look directly at you and repeat the information slowly.

If you need to communicate with the Security Officer, inform her/him of your disability and the way in which you can communicate. TSA Security Officers are trained to provide whatever assistance they can to persons with hearing disabilities.

If you are concerned or uncomfortable with going through the walk-thorough metal detector, you can ask for a full body pat-down of your person and a visual and physical inspection of the exterior component while it remains on your body.

We wish you a safe and happy holiday season whether traveling or not – Hearing Aid Express.

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Chicago Tribune Reviews New Alera Hearing Aid

Monday, December 6th, 2010

If your thinking about getting a new hearing aid, consider the new ReSound Alera. It wirelessly streams sound from your television, mobile phone and computer to your hearing aids.

In a recent story by the Chicago Tribune, ReSound’s Alera hearing aid was listed as a gadget that makes life easier for seniors.

The Alera hearing aid comes in three models to ensure there’s a fit for your specific needs. It also has a water-resistant coating to protect against damage from moisture, humidity, dirt and debris. This hearing aid also comes with surround sound to help you hear rich sound while maintaining awareness of the sounds around you – even in hard-to-hear listening environments.

If you’re considering this hearing aid, call Hearing Aid Express today for a free hearing test, consultation and demonstration. Don’t forget to check out this review by the Chicago Tribune – click here

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Panasonic Releases Unique New Hearing Aid

Friday, November 19th, 2010

Do you have a hearing loss, but aren’t ready to wear hearing aids all the time to improve your hearing in both ears?

Panasonic has released a new product that may be just right for you.

Panasonic’s JZ is a new type of hearing aid that is stylish, comfortable and easy to use. Designed to look like a small music player, it allows you to hear better from both ears using only one device. It’s like getting two hearing aids for the price of one.

Panasonic’s JZ will help you hear the sounds from your everyday life, including your friends and family, your television and stereo. It will fit easily inside your purse or pocket so you can carry it with you.

Because the Panasonic JZ looks more like an MP3-style music player, your friends and family won’t even suspect you have a hearing loss. This style is also a good alternative for those who spend a lot of time reclining, but still want to hear better. It’s size makes it easy to use and adjust for those whose ability to manipulate small buttons just isn’t what it used to be.

With this new style of hearing instrument adjusts easily to up to four different sound environments. That means with a quick, push of a button you will be able to hear better in various sound situations such as watching television or talking with friends and family.

The JZ comes with noise reduction, wind suppression and feedback suppression technology. It is also rechargeable or can use AAA batteries and comes in three colors — red, blue and silver.

If you are unsure if you have a hearing loss, take this quick survey. If you respond ‘yes’ to some of these questions you may have a hearing loss.

DO YOU?

Have any difficulty hearing on a phone?

Find that friends and family often tell you the television is too loud?

Find yourself straining to understand conversations?

Have trouble hearing conversations in a noisy background such as a crowded room or restaurant?

Stop wondering if you have a hearing loss. Call the hearing professionals at Hearing Aid Express today.

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Hearing Aid Express Unveils Panasonic Hearing Systems

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Hearing Aid Express is now offering Panasonic hearing systems.

Panasonic is not a newcomer to helping consumers hear better. The company has been offering hearing technology abroad for more than 50 years. Now, for the first time, this technology is available in the United States , and Hearing Aid Express is the first to bring it to you.

Panasonic’s hearing system line includes the 4 Series Receiver-In-Canal, the 2 Series Behind-The-Ear and the JZ Series. These hearing instruments include Panasonic’s own Digital Signal Processor to help deliver high-quality sound and enable precise reproduction of the original sound through advanced audio and acoustic technologies.

Whether you’re listening to a group of friends in a crowded restaurant or sharing a conversation in the privacy of your home, Panasonic’s Intelligent Scene Selector adjusts the listening mode to enhance the delivery of crisp, clear sound. Unlike units that require manual adjustment of present memory and volume settings, Panasonic hearing instruments automatically select the appropriate listening mode from up to seven different sound environments to optimize audibility and speech recognition.

Dual Focus helps users understand speech by focusing on the conversation in front of you and suppresses surrounding noise through the use of dual microphones. The result is less noise from the sides and behind you and clear sounds from the front to help make hearing in noisy situations more comfortable.

Wind Suppression and Dual Filtering Feedback Cancellation help create a clear reception of the sounds you want to hear.

High performance and advanced signal processing typically leads to a shorter battery life, but Panasonic’s unique circuit design and optimized signal processing reduces power consumption to extend the battery life of your hearing instrument. When your battery runs low, the Battery Alarm will notify you it needs to be replaced. Panasonic hearing instruments operate in the “green” by minimizing frustration, expense and impact on the environment caused by frequently having to change batteries.

To learn more about Panasonic hearing systems, call Hearing Aid Express today for a free hearing test and demonstration.