Your Hearing Health Matters: Dennis’s Journey at Utah Ear Institute
Dennis, like many individuals approaching their later years, found himself facing the quiet encroachment of hearing loss. In his early 60s, he noticed the sounds that once filled his life were slowly fading away. This realization set Dennis on a journey of reclaiming...
Why ChatGPT Isn’t Your Audiologist (But It Can Help You Ask Better Questions)
A patient recently emailed me about a strange auditory experience, something they were concerned might be neurological. Before reaching out to me, they’d asked ChatGPT what might be going on. The answer they got was okay, but not great; it lacked nuance, accuracy,...
Announcing the Launch of Advanced VNG Equipment at Utah Ear Institute
Our team is thrilled to announce the installation of our innovative videonystagmography (VNG) equipment, a testament to our commitment to providing the most advanced ear health diagnostics. We're honored to pilot this revolutionary technology. We are one of a handful...
Standing With Jayden: A Call for Community Support and Miracles
At Utah Ear Institute, we are more than a team—we are a family. And right now, our family is rallying around someone incredibly special to us: Jayden Rich. Jayden is our Hearing Instrument and Technology Specialist, a young man who brings energy, kindness, and...
Why Are My Hearing Aids Whistling? (Top Tips to Fix)
Have you ever wondered why your hearing aids produce that pesky whistling sound? This high-pitched feedback can be frustrating, interfering with how you hear the world around you. Recognizing the causes and implementing solutions can turn your experience around....
What’s the Difference Between Apple AirPods and Prescription Hearing Aid Technology?
When it comes to optimizing your hearing health, it can get stressful researching all the different options out there, especially with different websites and offerings with the same promises at different levels of technology and investment. The hearing industry has...
The Best Hearing Aids in 2025—A Doctor of Audiology Answers
When you think of hearing aids, chances are that a specific image comes to mind of a bulky, awkward device that your parent or grandparent wore, buzzing behind their ear at the dinner table, constantly needing adjustments. Thankfully, that image of hearing aids is old...
Loving Local Businesses with Nacho House
As a small business ourselves, we’re grateful to have so many local places to go to in our community. With amazing restaurants, unique stores, and all sorts of coffee shops to visit, there’s no shortage of ways to give back to our community by shopping small. We...
What Does a Third-Party Hearing Aid Benefit Do for You?
Hearing aids aren’t just an investment into your hearing health—they’re an investment into your quality of life, overall well-being, and physical health. Your ears do much more for your body than just hear! That’s why it’s crucial to understand how third-party hearing...
Hear for the Holidays 2024—And the Winners Are…
Hear for the Holidays is our annual giveaway to grant deserving people in our community the gift of better hearing. The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones and enjoying each other’s company; for those with hearing challenges, this can be an overwhelming...