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Leading Provider of Hearing Tests in Geneva, IL, Geneva Hearing Services,Prepares for Rise in Demand Following the Launch of the National HearingTest

The new National Hearing Test at nationalhearingtest.org allows anyone to complete a basichearing screening in under 10 minutes using their telephone. The audiologists at GenevaHearing Services are available to assist individuals who score outside the normal range andneed a comprehensive, in-person hearing test.

Geneva, IL (PRWEB) May 28, 2014 -- The National Hearing Test, a telephone-based functional hearing testdeveloped with funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH), is an excellent first step in detectinghearing loss in one or both ears. That said, the test is not a substitute for a comprehensive hearing assessment inthe office of an audiologist. The audiologists at Geneva Hearing Services are helping to get the word out aboutthe National Hearing Test while making themselves available for appointments and questions in Geneva andsurrounding areas.

The National Hearing Test launched in May 2014 and is being offered free for the remainder of May whichhappens to be Better Speech and Hearing Month. Normally, the test will cost eight dollars. The test screens forone particular type of hearing difficulty - the ability to distinguish speech from noise - known to audiologists asfunctional hearing. At the end of the screening, the system immediately gives a score for each ear. The possibleratings are “Normal”, “Slightly Below Normal” or “Poor”. Participants are referred to local audiologists forfollow-up after the test. The 'After the Test' page on the National Hearing Test website says, "If your resultsfrom the National Hearing Test were “marginal or below normal,” you should make an appointment for acomplete hearing evaluation by a certified hearing professional. Even if your results are in the “normal” rangebut you still have concerns about your hearing, we encourage you to seek a complete hearing evaluation aswell.”

Geneva Hearing Services in Geneva, IL wants to be the local provider of choice for following up on screeningresults from the National Hearing Test. The experienced audiologists are equipped to conduct further testing,provide advice and answer questions. The audiologists are excited about the publicity that the National HearingTest is producing for hearing problems in America and encourage anyone who suspects a hearing problem totake the phone-based test (particularly during the free testing period). As participation in the screening testincreases, the demand for local audiologists to give case-specific treatment plans and advice will also increase.Geneva Hearing Services is delighted to position themselves as the premiere local provider of hearing testing inGeneva, IL that residents can turn to after completing the national screening test.

The National Hearing Test is an excellent screening tool and the hearing care team at Geneva Hearing Serviceshopes that many people will make use of it; however, its not the right first step for everyone. It does require thecoordination to type in many strings of numbers into the telephone number pad and a telephone with a wall-mounted jack (not a cellphone) to get accurate results. For any person who currently suspects hearing loss orwould have difficulty completing the screening, the audiologists at Geneva Hearing Services recommendcalling to schedule an in-person hearing test.

About Dr. Maria Morrison AuD:Dr. Maria Morrison is a licensed Illinois audiologist having earned her doctorate degree from the Pennsylvania

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College of Audiology in 2006. Before joining Geneva Hearing Services, Dr. Morrison obtained extensiveclinical audiology experience in a hospital setting and as part of a private ENT practice. In addition to providinga full range of diagnostic services to discover the source of a person's hearing loss and fitting patients withhearing aids, where appropriate, Maria is one of the few audiologists in Illinois who is qualified to offerTinnitus Retraining Therapy.

About Geneva Hearing ServicesGeneva Hearing Services provides hearing healthcare to residents of Geneva, IL and surrounding communities.With four audiologists on staff, Geneva Hearing Services is able to offer the full range of audiology servicesincluding diagnostic services, preventive services and the fitting of hearing aids. For its hearing aid patients,Geneva Hearing Services offers counseling, adjustments, and regular hearing aid cleanings. Geneva HearingServices is committed providing the latest technological advancements in the hearing industry from majormanufacturers and to providing a pressure-free buying experience.

Contact:Dr. Maria Morrisonhttp://genevahearing.com

Geneva Hearing Services637 W State StGeneva, IL 60134(630) 618-2419

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Contact InformationDr. Maria MorrisonGeneva Hearing Serviceshttp://genevahearing.com+1 (256) 251-5084

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