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Compass Hearing Center
Mar 18, 2020
Covid-19 Policy for April 2020
Covid-19 update as of March 23, 2020: Due to recent recommendations from the CDC and the American Academy of Audiology we will be closed...


Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
Oct 23, 2019
Bluetooth Hearing Aids are Giving New Options to the Hearing Impaired
Many people have heard that most smart phones have Bluetooth capability, but did you know hearing aids have Bluetooth capability too?...


Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
Aug 2, 2019
Celebrities with Hearing Loss
Did you know there are many famous celebrities with hearing loss? I have compiled a list of celebrities with hearing loss from many...


Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
Sep 10, 2018
What to Expect After Purchasing a Hearing Aid - It's a Team Approach
There is a common misconception about what to expect after purchasing a hearing aid. You do NOT just put them on and suddenly the world...


Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
Aug 13, 2018
How to Clean Ears at Home
As an Audiologist I get asked this question almost daily, "How do I clean my ears at home?". Let me start by telling you what NOT to do:...


Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
Jun 30, 2018
Fireworks and Hearing Loss
In an effort to spread awareness of fireworks and hearing loss during Independence Day, I teamed up with the American Academy of Audiology t


Denver City Press and Seminole Sentinel
May 9, 2018
Hearing Loss is the Third Most Common Health Problem in the US
Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans today. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal...


Dr. Shannon Parker
Mar 8, 2018
One Year Anniversary & Open House Celebration
Who's ready for a party?! It's Compass Hearing Center's One Year Anniversary & Open House Celebration! Please join Dr. Shannon Parker and...


Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
Feb 27, 2018
Celebrating World Hearing Day
March 3, 2018 is World Hearing Awareness Day! This day was founded by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote awareness and...


Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
Feb 1, 2018
Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
Recently I hosted a lunch and learn for many of my patients at Compass Hearing Center, located in Denver City, Texas. With the help of my...


Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
Jan 5, 2018
Tinnitus Treatments
My recent blog was about the potential causes of tinnitus (What Makes My Ears Ring?). This month I would like to focus on ways to “treat”...


Denver City Press & Seminole Sentinel
Oct 19, 2017
Hear in Pink Campaign Promotes Hearing Health & Breast Cancer Awareness
Dr. Shannon Parker is promoting better hearing & breast cancer awareness with "Hear in Pink" campaign celebraing 10 years of s


Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
Sep 28, 2017
What Makes My Ears Ring?
I get asked this question on an almost daily basis. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control over 50 million Americans (15% of...


Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
Aug 7, 2017
Secondhand Smoke Increases Ear Infection Risk in Children
An ear infection is the most common cause for a pediatric visit to a medical facility. Nearly half of all children by the age of three...


Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
May 23, 2017
May is Better Hearing Month
Are you missing the sounds of your life? According to the American Academy of Audiology, approximately 36 million Americans suffer from...
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