Richland, WA: (509) 572-2444
Walla Walla, WA: (509) 876-0555
Pasco, WA: (509) 492-4951
Lori Losey Lovato MA, FAAA, Audiologist
One of the biggest misconceptions is that having a hearing aid could hold you back from playing sports or living an active life. Back in 1983, Jim Kyte showed the world that hearing aids were no match for the NHL. One decade later, Curtis Pride did the same thing for...
Hearing loss is a common issue that impacts millions across the United States, including many in Washington State. For those facing this challenge, hearing aids are crucial but can be costly. Fortunately, Medicaid provides coverage that can help manage the costs...
Hearing aids are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to improve hearing in people of all ages. However, they are not indestructible. They require proper protection and maintenance to ensure they last and function properly. Here, I’ll discuss the...
Li’l Firehouse Coffee serves up creative coffees to Kennewick locals, but there’s more to this tale than just beans and bagels… The owner is a hero of mythical proportions, professionally fighting fire with one hand and repelling fatigue with the other. Their location...
This holiday season, we’re all looking forward to great conversations, good jokes, and playing catch-up on all we’ve missed since the pandemic began. Or is it really all of us? Because many of our loved ones with an untreated hearing loss are not looking forward to...
Audiologists and other hearing care professionals have been talking for some time about the Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid Act, the new ruling on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids (as of August 16 this year), and what this now means for hearing care. On one hand, they...
You may not have heard of the term “prescription hearing aids” before, but it is now becoming a standard term because of President Biden’s executive order last year, which allowed the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids. There are a lot of rules around what can be...
We know what happens when we get our eyes tested by an optician. But what happens during a hearing appointment with an audiologist? At Sound Audiology, our dedicated doctors take steps to ensure we can identify your hearing issue and find the best treatment solution....
COVID-19 isn't going anywhere anytime soon, and with the development of the Omicron variant, we must continue to protect you, other patients, and staff. Strict protocols remain in place to ensure you visit a safe and clean environment, so we can continue to care for...
Hearing healthcare is important every month, but for a certain group of people, hearing protection is vital in day-to-day operations – our veterans. The high decibels of sudden or long-term explosives, military gunfire, and military equipment can all cause a hearing...