O'Connor Hearing Center

06/17/2026

Ever notice Dad saying “what?” more than usual? There’s a reason that’s worth checking.

06/11/2026

Men are twice as likely to experience hearing loss as women, and twice as likely to let it go unchecked. June is Men's Health Month, which makes it a good time to actually do something about it.

Protecting your hearing could be one of the simplest ways to maintain brain health.

06/05/2026

Summer means more time with the people you care about, and hearing every bit of it should not feel like work. The right support makes all the difference.

06/02/2026

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, a reminder that hearing and brain health are more connected than most people think. Taking care of your hearing is how you stay in the conversations, the laughter and the summer moments as they happen. https://bit.ly/43vrWSs

05/27/2026

Small steps across hearing care add up over time, from protecting and checking your hearing to finding and adjusting to the right devices.

05/22/2026

Hearing aid maintenance doesn't take much. A consistent cleaning routine and proper storage keeps your devices performing well day after day.

Your hearing aids help you stay connected to the people and moments that matter most. Keeping them clean is the best way to make sure they keep working their best. Learn simple daily steps to care for your hearing aids and extend their life.

05/19/2026

Small changes in hearing care tend to add up more than people expect, and one of the biggest ones is how much easier it becomes to follow a conversation once the right support is in place.

LOS ANGELES — Hearing loss doesn’t just affect how people hear the world — it can also change how they connect with it. A new study from the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, part of Keck Medicine of USC, published today in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck ...

05/18/2026

Hearing tests are often misunderstood, but they are a simple way to understand everyday hearing. This Better Hearing Month is a reminder that small changes matter, and a quick test can help.

05/07/2026

Daily noise from headphones, traffic and busy environments can build up in ways people don’t always notice right away.

Often these surprising sources of loud sounds come about from a misguided belief that loud means fun—the louder it is, the more festive. The good news? Because the decibel scale is logarithmic, turning it down even a little can help save our hearing a lot.

05/04/2026

Better Hearing Month is a good time to remember that protecting your hearing does not start later in life. It starts with small, everyday habits that add up over time.

Loud sounds can harm tiny structures in your inner ear. This can lead to noise-induced hearing loss or a condition called tinnitus. Take steps to protect your hearing.