Pinnacle Hearing

🎉 Have you heard the exciting news? Pinnacle Hearing and Dr. Mary Chatelain have been nominated as one of the top hearing clinics and audiologists in the state! 🏆✨ Help us bring this incredible honor home by casting your vote! 🙌💙

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A decibel (dB) is a unit for measuring sound intensity. The scale reflects the loudness our ears can perceive, with 0 dB being near silence. Noise above 85 dB is known to potentially cause hearing loss.

Some possible consequences of hearing loss include fatigue, tension, stress, and depression. This can potentially lead to social isolation and further mental health issues. Get your hearing checked today to avoid these side effects.

Men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults ages. This can be due to multiple contributing factors such as lifestyle, occupation, and heredity.

Cotton swabs, often used for ear cleaning, can pose risks such as puncturing the eardrums and causing impacted wax.

Hats off to Dr. Allison Mabry for earning the title of a 2024 Future Icon from Amp Magazine! We're thrilled to have her with us, leading the way in audiology and hearing healthcare. Kudos on her devotion to improving hearing health in Arkansas! Checkout the latest issue of AMP MAGAZINE https://armoneyandpolitics.com/digital-issue/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR32cxk4ORVsmGrOLFoV9sf6-O4nR1JN9Igthp0VNdX0DibB5kuJsb2cOTk_aem_0CFarGouCzwkJ77WmFqnEg

Any sound, even those we enjoy such as music, can cause hearing loss. Concerts regularly exceed 105 decibels, where sound exposure is safe for only about four minutes.

In the human ear system, the eustachian tube is a narrow passage connecting the throat and the middle ear cavity, serving to balance the pressure between the middle ear and the surrounding atmospheric pressure.

How is Hearing the Call able to give patients accurate hearing tests, in any location? Audiologists are trained to use the KUDUwave audiometer. This is an essential tool that allows for screening and diagnosis, even in the most rural areas!

“True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual, freedom and equality not only for Americans but for all people on Earth.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Happy 4th of July!

Enjoy the fireworks this Fourth of July while protecting your hearing! Remember to keep a safe distance, wear earplugs, and take breaks in quieter areas. Let's celebrate safely together! Additionally, remember the importance of reaching out for a baseline audio if any ear ringing happens after the firework display. 🎆🎇🇺🇸👂

Individuals with untreated hearing loss may encounter distorted or insufficient communication that can significantly affect their professional and personal lives. This can potentially lead to isolation and withdrawal.

This is a touching moment from a recent Hearing the Call humanitarian trip. A worried father watches his wife, son, and daughter — all three with severe hearing loss — get their hearing tested. Our volunteers were able to fit all three, at the same time, with hearing aids. It will be a major adjustment for the family of four, who are used to communicating with sign language. It is the nonprofit’s hope that they return to a future clinic for follow-up, and device adjustments.

If you find yourself in Little Rock today, feel free to swing by for some refreshing lemonade!

People with hearing loss wait an average of seven years before seeking help. Untreated hearing loss never gets better on its own—it only gets worse. Make an appointment with a licensed audiologist today!

Barotrauma is the injury to the middle ear caused by a rapid change of air or water pressure.

Feeling grateful for all the love from Arkansas! Big thanks to everyone who voted us as the Best Audiology Clinic. ❤️AY Magazine

Happy Father’s Day!

“Today we celebrate the fathers who always figured it out. The fathers who found a way to survive and thrive, and who helped us learn to do the same. Their resilience is a forever reminder of what we are capable of.” - Komal Minhas

Research studies have shown that a major contributor to hearing loss for motorcyclist is wind noise. Exposure to this turbulence over a period of time can cause irreversible hearing loss when adequate ear protection is not worn.

Auditory Nerve (Acoustic Nerve) is the eighth cranial nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain.

What type of hearing changes are most common in older adults? Age-related hearing loss (also called presbycusis, pronounced prez-buh-KYOO-sis) is hearing loss that occurs gradually for many of us as we grow older. It is one of the most common conditions affecting adults as we age.

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor our heroes.

Let's give a big shoutout to Dr. Allison Mabry for graduating from UAMS! 🎓👩‍⚕️ We're excited to announce that she will be seeing new patients at our clinics in Little Rock and Camden. Welcome aboard, Dr. Mabry! 🌟

Dysequilibrium refers to a sensation of being off-balance or veering—similar to the sensation when one steps off a boat.

Congenital Hearing Loss: The presence of hearing loss at or before birth.

A BIG congratulations to Dr. Mary for being acknowledged in the May edition of AMP for her contributions to the field of audiology!

AMP Top Ten: Dr. Mary Chatelain, Keeping Patients Connected Mary Chatelain founded Pinnacle Hearing in Little Rock in 2013 with the purpose of delivering hearing health care in

Every mom deserves a day as special as she is. Happy Mother’s Day!

An ear infection is the presence and growth of bacteria or viruses—usually in the middle ear. Untreated ear infections can lead to the spread of infection and may even leave permanent damage. If you suspect an ear infection, see a doctor to get treatment!

Dear Friends,

Such a delightful day celebrating the diligent efforts invested in the Camden clinic. South Arkansas remains close to my husband and me, having been raised in Magnolia. A call from Peggy Abbott of OCMC nine years ago, highlighting the need for hearing healthcare in the community, set us on a fulfilling journey of service in south Arkansas.

The increasing demand for audiology services prompted a need for more space, which was creatively met by my architect husband. His passion for revitalizing spaces, combined with the needs of Pinnacle Hearing, led to the transformation of 675 California into a vibrant audiology clinic. This building now stands as a testament to the values of commitment, hope, and dedication, mirroring the spirit of south Arkansas.

We extend our gratitude to the south Arkansas community for the opportunity to contribute to a place that holds such significance in our hearts. We eagerly anticipate meeting your hearing healthcare needs. For appointments, please contact us at 870-837-2823.

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Dr. Mary