Camino Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic

Happy 4th of July. Have a safe and fun weekend. We will return to normal business hours on July 5th.

Our Hellyer location phone line (408-227-6300) is experiencing technical issues. Please call (408) 358-6163 if you need assistance! Thank you for patience while we work diligently to resolve this issue.

Custom earplugs are a great way to protect your hearing with comfort and without sacrificing the quality of sound like those foam plugs. Our audiologists can provide custom fit hearing protection fit for your ear!

The Hottest Thing to Wear to the Club Is a Pair of Earplugs Protect your ears now, love going out forever.

October is National Audiology Awareness Month!

October Is National Audiology Awareness Month - The American Academy of Audiology October is National Audiology Awareness Month. Find resources to help promote the profession from social media images to gifs and more.

The Walk4Hearing is an event that raises funds, increases awareness, and celebrates the community. Register to fundraise with our team or donate to one of our team members; show your support for people across the country who understand what it’s like to live with hearing loss.
http://hlaa.convio.net/goto/teamcaminoent

To honor Memorial Day our clinics will be closed on May 31st, 2021.

We know it can be difficult to navigate the county website to get a COVID19 vaccine appointment, especially for older people who do not use the internet frequently. Consider helping your elderly friends and family to do so. This is the Santa Clara County website where you can find information on where to get your vaccine and what tier is currently eligible. https://www.sccgov.org/sites/covid19/Pages/COVID19-vaccine-information-for-public.aspx

February is Kids ENT Health Month!
Kids can suffer from a variety of ailments that require an ENT physician such as hearing loss, ear infections or earaches, breathing and choking hazards. We have an excellent team of qualified audiologists and physicians to help our youngest patients. For more information on Kids' ENT health-related issues, visit the American Academy of Otolaryngology ENThealth.org and our website Caminoent.com

Please note we will be closed on the following days: December 24th-25th, December 31st, and January 1st. Remember to continue to wash your hands regularly, avoid close contact with people outside your household, and wear a face-covering when in public.

Today Camino ENT had a visit from the man in red. Thanks for visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Camino ENT wishes you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
We will be closed for the holiday November 26-27th, and will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 30th.

Over half of the 36 million Americans with hearing loss are under the age of 65. Hearing loss is an increasing health concern that is often preventable. Taking time to see an audiologist for regular hearing tests and knowing the signs of hearing loss can protect your hearing. Call us to make an appointment with one of our audiologist during October... National Audiology Awareness Month!

Here are some tips for communicating when wearing a face mask; especially when speaking with someone who has hearing loss, though you can use these same strategies to make communication easier for everyone. Remember to wear your mask.

Camino Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic has a fantastic opportunity for a customer service oriented individual to join our team as a front office specialist. This position is well suited for someone who has experience working in a small medical office, has excellent organization skills, and loves interacting with people.
The front office specialist is responsible for greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying benefits, record-keeping and scanning documents into the EMR system. It is also necessary to answer questions regarding the clinic and our services, and demonstrate superb customer service with a patient-centered attitude. Other duties may include supporting the billing and medical staff as needed.
The most qualified candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be able to manage a multi-line phone system, communicate with patients, have proficient computer skills and a positive attitude.
If you are looking for a new opportunity in a team-driven, fast-paced environment, we
encourage you to submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Don’t wear your mask under your nose or just on your chin. A mask is only effective if it covers both ways you breathe.
Wearing a mask or cloth face covering is required for anyone over 2 years old to enter our clinic. This limits the release of virus into the air, reinforces physical distancing, and shows you care about the health of others.
If you would like more information; https://covid19.ca.gov/masks-and-ppe/

How to Wear A Mask Learn how to correctly wear a mask and protect those around you from COVID-19. Let’s cover up to slow the spread. Learn more at https://covid19.ca.gov.

Have a safe and happy weekend! Our clinics will be closed Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day, and we will return to regular business hours on Monday, July 6th.

We at Camino ENT want to thank you for your patience through this unprecedented time. We continue to accept in-office appointments for both clinical and audiological care at all our clinic locations. Though operations may look a little different, rest assured you will find the same compassionate care you have come to expect from Camino ENT. Though the pandemic has changed things, the commitment to our patients remains stronger than ever.

Remember May is Here are a few small things that can make a big difference for hearing each other during a virtual meeting. Make time for introductions, use video, check your lighting, keep your mouth unobstructed, use the mute button when you aren’t speaking, wait your turn, record your meeting.
Adapted from... https://www.asha.org/public/Hearing-Loss-and-Remote-Work-Advice-for-Effective-Communication-During-Virtual-Meetings/

May is better hearing month! For millions of Americans who have hearing loss, sheltering in place may mean additional difficulty, especially if they experience an issue with their devices. But we are here to help if your device needs to be serviced. If you are having an issue with your hearing aid, please call or email to find out if we can offer either a curbside cleaning and repair, or if we maybe able to do a virtual, remote appointment. We are here to help!

It is World Voice Day! Our otolaryngologists (ENTs) want to encourage everyone - young and old - to assess their vocal health and take action to improve or maintain good voice habits.
And check out this Q&A about Voice Health: https://bulletin.entnet.org/article/qa-for-patients/

The overall health of our patients and staff is our number one priority. We will continue to provide medical and audiology services during this difficult time, with some changes and additional precautions. We have consolidated our offices and will only be seeing patients at our San Jose location on Hellyer Avenue. We ask that you call our office to schedule an appointment to see one of our physicians should you require urgent medical care related to your ears, nose, throat, hearing and/or voice. When making your appointment, we will share visitation protocols at that time. We are not accepting walk-in patients.
Our audiologists will be providing only essential services on a reduced schedule. If your hearing device is not working, some manufacturers are offering direct shipping for repairs. We will also be offering drive-by, drop-off services for our hearing device patients at our San Jose location on Hellyer Avenue. Call our office or email your audiologist for additional information.
(408) 227-6300

1. Do you have a fever (101.0 or above)?
2. Do you have any respiratory conditions (short of breath/ difficulty breathing/ persistent pain or pressure in the chest)?
3. Have you or anyone you have been in contact with, been out of the country in the past 14 days?
4. Have you been exposed to anyone with know Coronavirus?
5. Are you over the age of 65?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions please contact your primary care or emergency room. They have the available resources to test for the Coronavirus. We will be happy to cancel/reschedule your appointment, just give us a call 408-227-6300

Happy Valentine's Day... share the love, not germs. Remember to wash you hands and to stay home if you are sick. ❤️

February is Kids ENT Health Month! Kids need special attention... Did you know ENTs treat issues related to the head and neck, developmental delays, ear infection, tonsils and adenoids, asthma and allergy, airway problems, and more. Check us out!

Camino ENT will be walking in the Bay Area Walk4Hearing. Whether you join our team, make a donation, or help raise awareness by sharing, we appreciate your help as we work to improve the lives of people living with hearing loss!

Bay Area Walk4Hearing: Team Camino ENT - the Hearing Loss Association of America 2020 Bay Area Walk4Hearing

On this Veterans Day, we would like to thank all the veterans who have served our country and recognize our own Shaun Frost PA-C for his service. Thank you from all of us at Camino ENT.

Musician's Earplugs | Camino Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month... Being around too much loud noise, like going to loud concerts, can cause permanent hearing loss. You can have hearing loss before you even notice you’re having problems. And once it’s gone, you can’t get it back.
Protect your hearing when you are around loud noise! Check out the custom hearing protection we offer to help you comfortably protect your hearing.
https://caminoent.com/hearing/hearing-protection/musicians-earplugs/

caminoent.com Exposure to loud music is one of the leading causes of noise-induced hearing loss. Musicians spend many hours practicing and performing and depend on good hearing in order to compose their music. Unfortunately, consistent exposure to loud music carries a high price. Damaging sounds can lead to a hos...

October is National Audiology Awareness Month!
Do you know what an audiologist is? We have a team of amazing doctors of audiology at Camino ENT.
https://caminoent.com/about-us/our-team/