Anderson Hospital Audiology

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! Now is the best time to schedule your annual hearing evaluations, especially if you are having hearing difficulties. Call our office today at 618-391-5828 to get on the schedule!

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month (NSLHM), a time to raise awareness about communication disorders affecting1 in 12 children and celebrate the professionals—audiologists and speech-language pathologists (SLPs)—who provide life-transforming treatment.
This month emphasizes early detection of speech, language, and hearing challenges, enabling timely intervention to support developmental milestones, academic success, and social-emotional health.
Here at Anderson Pediatric Therapy Services, we recognize the essential work of our audiologists and SLPs in improving children's ability to communicate, which is crucial for confidence and interaction.

We want to say a heart-felt thank you to our staff and remind them of the important role they have in our team!
Happy Speech, Language, and Hearing Month!

If you have a special thank you for a therapist here at our clinic, feel free to drop them a comment below!

04/13/2026

From missing cues on stage to hearing the world in full again.

Featured by the Associated Press - Phonak ambassador and New York City Ballet Principal Dancer, Sara Mearns opens up about her journey with hearing loss and the moment her world opened up again with her hearing aids.

We thank Sara for embodying what it means to be a Phonak Ambassador. Her journey continues to encourage others to embrace their own unique paths and navigate their hearing loss with confidence.

Her story is a reminder: hearing loss can happen at any age, but taking action can change everything.

💚 Read the article here: https://ow.ly/u2Mx50YIiAq

04/06/2026

How and Why to Test a Sea Turtle’s Hearing:

Recently, Duke University’s Marine Lab documented fascinating news on Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, a critically endangered species. These are also the smallest sea turtles in the world. Most turtles, including Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, have far better hearing in low frequencies. Low-frequency noise dominates their modern coastal water habitat.

Read more: https://www.audiology.org/how-and-why-to-test-a-sea-turtles-hearing/

03/20/2026

Hello everyone!

We have exciting news to share! We are thrilled to announce our Second Annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Family Camp at the Lake of the Ozark State Park in Kaiser, MO! This special weekend event brings families with deaf and hard of hearing children together to connect, build friendships, and grow their support network. Along with meaningful connections, we will enjoy fun activities and share valuable resources for families.

Contact me at [email protected] for application and more information.

We can’t wait to see you there!

03/20/2026

Spring is officially here, and people everywhere are diving into the season with some Spring Cleaning. Does your Spring Cleaning checklist include your hearing aids? Regular maintenance and proper care help retain optimum hearing conditions, extend the life of your hearing aids, and ensure proper hygiene. Learn how to properly care for your hearing aids here: https://brnw.ch/21x0Uxf.

03/16/2026

02/26/2026

The Starkey Omega AI has been a game changer for so many of our patients!

Omega AI has been breaking barriers and making headlines since the day it was released, including this article from Fortune: https://brnw.ch/21x0hTp. Our bar-raising technology has now been enhanced, making it even easier for hearing aid users to stay connected to the world around them.