OHSU SoundSource Hearing Center

10/20/2026

The right hearing protection depends on where, when, and how you use it.

Custom options pair a fit shaped for your ears with materials, filters, and designs suited to activities such as music, swimming, and sleep.

Contact us to learn more about custom hearing protection.

10/13/2026

👂 Hearing can change gradually, sometimes before you notice a difference in everyday life.

A professional hearing evaluation establishes a baseline that can help catch changes over time and keep you informed about your hearing health.

Contact us to book your evaluation today.

10/06/2026

🏥 Getting inpatient care? A little planning can help keep your hearing aids safe and ready when you need them.

Give your hearing aids a safe spot.

🏥 Use a labeled container
🍽️ Keep them off food trays
👖 Skip pockets
💬 Share your hearing needs

Look out for your hearing aids, and stay connected when it matters most.

09/29/2026

🍂 Fall can get loud! From cheering in the stands to tackling yardwork, protecting your hearing now can help reduce your risk of noise-induced hearing loss.

🏟️ Wear hearing protection at loud sporting events.
🎶 Bring earplugs to fall festivals, concerts, and other events with loud music.
🍃 Use hearing protection when leaf blowing, mowing, or using power tools.
🦌 Protect your ears while hunting or recreational shooting.
🎧 Follow the 60/60 rule: Keep volume under 60% and listening under 60 minutes.

Need protection that fits your ears and your lifestyle? Contact us to learn more about custom hearing protection.

09/24/2026

When was the last time you had your hearing checked?

Just like other aspects of your health, regular hearing care can be an important part of staying proactive about your well-being.

👉 Read more:

Although it’s one of our most important connections to the world around us, most people don’t routinely monitor changes in their hearing, track exposure to excessive noise, or include hearing screenings as part of their regular preventative care.

09/22/2026

🌳 Healthy Aging Month is a great reminder that staying connected is an important part of aging well.

If you’ve noticed someone asking others to repeat themselves, turning up the TV, or having difficulty following conversations, it may be time to talk about hearing loss.

A little patience, understanding, and support can help make that conversation easier. Use these tips to help start the discussion. When your loved one is ready to take the next step, contact us to schedule a hearing consultation.

09/15/2026

🚨 During National Preparedness Month, make sure your emergency plan accounts for hearing loss.

If you have trouble hearing, a few extra steps can help you stay informed when severe weather or natural disasters strike:

📱 Enable emergency alerts and visual or vibration notifications on your devices.
🌪️ Sign up for local weather and emergency warnings.
👥 Create a communication plan with family, friends, or neighbors.
🔋 Keep hearing aids, chargers, and extra batteries with your emergency supplies.

Preparation can make all the difference. Take time this month to make your emergency plan more hearing friendly.

09/10/2026

Think hearing loss only affects older adults? Think again. Learn what hearing care professionals wish everyone understood about protecting hearing and treating hearing loss.

👉 Read the article:

Over the years, I had a lot of conversations with patients sitting across from me—sometimes at a desk, sometimes just chatting while they waited. And no matter who they were, many of them were feeling the same things: frustrated, unsure, and sometimes a little overwhelmed.

09/08/2026

📱 Better hearing support could be just a tap away. Today’s smartphone tools can help make communication clearer, more accessible, and more convenient for people with hearing loss.
Here are 7 tools worth exploring:

💬 Ava — Provides real-time captions for conversations
🎧 Sound Amplifier by Google — Helps fine-tune sound through headphones
📞 Rogervoice — Captions phone calls in real time
🤫 SoundPrint — Helps you discover quieter restaurants and other venues
👂 hearWHO — Offers a hearing screening tool to help track hearing health
📺 Tunity — Streams audio from muted TVs directly to your phone
🎙️ Live Listen — Turns compatible Apple devices into remote microphones

Technology can’t replace personalized hearing care, but the right tools can help make everyday listening and communication easier. If you’re noticing changes in your hearing, contact us to schedule a hearing consultation.

08/25/2026

Hear better in public spaces!

Ever feel like public spaces (airports, stadiums, etc.) sound muffled or feel exhausting?

Hearing loops and new Auracast™ technology can stream clear sound directly to compatible hearing devices, making announcements, presentations, and everyday moments easier to follow.

Contact us to learn more about this exciting hearing technology!