Dr. Aland and Dr. Goldberg Retire
The ENT Associates of Alabama team is proud to honor Dr. Jack Aland and Dr. Howard Goldberg as they retire from our practice. We are grateful for the time they have spent caring for patients. Dr. Aland focused on the full range of otolaryngology with special emphasis on pediatric ENT, sinus surgery, snoring and voice…
Winter Weather Advisory
Hello, Due to the Winter Weather Advisory, our office may be closed Tuesday, January 16th, 2024. Our office will close if the snowy and icy conditions occur and our office will return to regular business hours Wednesday, January 17th, 2024. For more information, check our local weather channel for updates regarding the Winter Weather Advisory….
ENT Associates of Alabama Expands to Bessemer
ENT Associates of Alabama is pleased to announce that we have opened our tenth location in Bessemer on October 4th! Come see us at 985 9th Ave. S.W., Suite 101, Bessemer, Ala., 35022. What Can Patients Expect? Located within Medical West Hospital Building, our newest location will have otolaryngologist Michael J. Latshaw, MD, and audiologist Tina Lubsen,…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
More than 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss. While this condition is often viewed as an inevitable part of aging, over half of all patients are otherwise healthy adults under the age of 65. Regular hearing screenings are an invaluable tool in identifying problems early and taking steps to prevent further hearing damage before…
Choose Healthy Habits for Healthy Aging
What do hearing loss and lowered stress levels have in common? Reducing both can lead to healthier aging in the long run, including a decrease in cognitive decline. Studies show that higher stress throughout life can lead to a greater chance of cognitive decline in one’s later years.1 In honor of Healthy Aging Month this…
Did You Know May is Better Hearing & Speech Month?
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, an annual occasion designed to raise awareness of hearing loss and speech problems. Started in 1927 by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), President Reagan issued a formal proclamation in 1986 designating May as the official month to heighten public awareness around hearing loss and speech disorders. Better Hearing…
October is National Audiology Awareness Month- a reminder to Protect Your Hearing and Get it Checked
Untreated hearing loss is a risk factor for falls and dementia October is National Audiology Awareness Month, and we are urging the people to be aware of the importance of good hearing health. The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders states that approximately 28.8 million Americans could benefit from…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single-sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While the majority of patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD is diagnosed in approximately 60,000 people in…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). Dr. Aland-Sudden Hearing Loss What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is defined as a…