St. John Health offers audiology services, including evaluation of hearing and hearing aids at several locations. We are also linked to The Holley Ear Institute, a non-profit organization that provides life-enhancing programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Programs include educational and recreational summer programs for Deaf families, hearing families with Deaf children, Deaf/Blind adults and teens, Deaf seniors and Hard of Hearing and late-deafened adults.
Motorcycle Loudness
People who ride motorcycles may be putting their hearing at risk, according to researchers at the University of Florida. A revving motorcycle can produce noise levels greater than 100 decibels, on par with the loudness of a chainsaw or a rock concert. At that level, hearing loss can occur after about 15 minutes. Wearing a helmet doesn't reduce the noise, the researchers said.
