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Maico Audiological Services in Newport News, VA Available forComprehensive Hearing Testing Recommended as Follow-Up to NationalHearing Test

The brand new National Hearing Test at nationalhearingtest.org enables anyone to complete abasic hearing screen test in under 10 minutes using their home telephone. To follow up on testscores that fall outside of the normal range, test takers should schedule a complete hearingassessment with a local audiologist.

Newport News, VA (PRWEB) May 28, 2014 -- As a first step in detecting hearing loss, the National HearingTest is an excellent option. Established with funding from the National Institutes of Health, it provides atelephone-based hearing assessment to screen for functional hearing loss. While a huge step forward in drawingattention to hearing loss in America and conducting initial screenings, the phone-based test has certainlimitations. It's not at all a replacement for the types of comprehensive hearing tests performed by audiologists.

The Audiologists at Maico Audiological Services are making an effort to inform others about the telephone-based screening program while making themselves available for appointments and questions in Newport News,VA and surrounding areas.

Released in May 2014, the National Hearing Test is presently free as part of Better Speech and Hearing Month,but will typically cost eight dollars per test. The test is best regarded as a screening test for functional hearing -especially the ability to understand speech among noise. Each ear is tested independently and receives its ownscore of Poor, Slightly Below Normal or Normal. Participants are steered toward local audiologists for follow-up after the test. The instructions that follow the test state, "If your results from the National Hearing Test were“marginal or below normal,” you should make an appointment for a complete hearing evaluation by a certifiedhearing professional. Even if your results are in the “normal” range but you still have concerns about yourhearing, we encourage you to seek a complete hearing evaluation as well.” The audiologists at MaicoAudiological Services want to assist Newport News, VA area residents by being the best local provider ofcomplete hearing tests and advice about managing various forms of hearing loss.

The audiologists are thrilled about the publicity that the National Hearing Test is generating for hearingproblems in America and encourage anyone who suspects a hearing problem to take the phone-based test(especially during the free testing period). As participation in the screening test increases, the demand for localAudiologists to provide patient-specific advice and treatment plans will also rise. The hearing care team atMaico Audiological Services is excited about positioning their practice as a primary provider of hearing testingand hearing loss treatment in Newport News, VA. While the National Hearing Test is an excellent starting pointfor many people, it does require a land-based phone connection, a quiet testing area and the manual dexterity tocorrectly enter patterns of numbers into the phone. Any person who suspects hearing loss and would havetrouble completing the telephone-based screening is encouraged to schedule an assessment directly with a localaudiologist.

About Dr. Mavis GarrettDr. Mavis W. Garrett received her Bachelor’s and Master's Degree from the University of Virginia in 1980 and1982, respectively. In 2003, she earned her Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) from AT Still University in Arizona.Dr. Mavis Garrett holds licenses in both Hearing Aid Dispensing and Audiology from the Commonwealth of

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Virginia and is a fellow with the American Academy of Audiology. Dr. Garrett is a member of the AmericanSpeech Language and Hearing Association and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology(CCC-A). Dr. Garrett eagerly seeks continuing education to remain current on the latest advances in hearingloss prevention, diagnostics and treatment.

About Maico Audiological ServicesMaico Audiological Services is committed to improving the quality of life for all people with hearing loss. Formore than 20 years Maico Audiological Services has provided professional audiology care to the residents ofNewport News, Chesapeake and Smithfield VA. Maico Audiological Services is pleased to offer a full range ofdiagnostic and preventive hearing healthcare services including hearing aid screenings, hearing evaluations,rehabilitative counseling and preventative care. Maico Audiological Services prides itself on developing long-term relationships with patients and providing unparalleled personal service that begins the first time a patientwalk through the doors and continues long after the initial appointment.

Contact:Dr. Mavis Garretthttp://maicoaudio.com

Maico Audiological Services703 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite C-3Newport News, VA 23606(757) 847-5444

Maico Audiological Services1021 Eden Way North Ste 110Chesapeake, VA 23320(757) 383-8787

Maico Audiological Services1702B S Church StreetSmithfield, VA 23430(757) 356-5069

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Contact InformationDr. Mavis GarrettMaico Audiological Serviceshttp://maicoaudio.com+1 (256) 251-5084

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