Story by Christopher Jones | Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms | 08.06.2025
Six corpsmen completed the Audiology Technician Course held July 21–25 at NMRTC Twentynine Palms, earning certification to conduct hearing screenings critical to force readiness. Led by Lt. Christopher Barajas, the course combines didactic learning and hands-on training, preparing students to troubleshoot equipment, interpret complex audiograms, and refer patients when necessary. Barajas......
Story by Ben Lasky | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 07.14.2025
At the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE), audiologists work collaboratively to treat service members with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Auditory symptoms, such as hearing loss, tinnitus, auditory processing disorder and vestibular migraines, can impair a service member's ability to communicate effectively in both personal and professional settings. Given the impact of hearing......
Story by Senior Airman Mateo Parra | 27th Special Operations Wing | 01.28.2025
The 27th Special Operations Medical Group at Cannon AFB will continue expanding medical specialty care by providing virtual consultations for audiology starting Jan. 23, 2025....
Story by Ken Cornwell | Defense Health Agency | 10.24.2024
While balance disorders can affect almost anyone, service members are at greater risk for certain types of inner ear damage that can affect balance....
Story by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson | 59th Medical Wing | 05.09.2024
Two medical professionals at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center share how their life experiences led them to careers in Audiology. For May's "Better Speech and Hearing Month," they encourage service members to protect their hearing....
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Travis Decker | Naval Medical Forces Atlantic | 10.24.2023
October is National Audiology Awareness Month, which is dedicated to sharing information about conditions that affect the ability to hear and the experts who work on treating those conditions. In the Navy, audiology can be a rewarding career since audiologists offer hearing loss prevention and provide education, training and monitoring to ensure the auditory combat readiness of Navy and Marine......
Story by Douglas Stutz | Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton | 10.26.2022
By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC public affairs officer -- Now hear this! With October designated as Audiology Awareness Month, now is the time for everyone to listen up, heed the call, and harken to the need for healthy hearing....
Story by Jacob Moore | Defense Health Agency | 10.05.2021
Hearing Center of Excellence duo talks about the importance of hearing health and protection both on and off duty.
