Bloomington-Normal Audiology

11/25/2025

Our office will be savoring the holiday sounds and will be back to amplify your world on Monday 12/1. Grateful for your understanding! 🍂🦃

11/23/2025

Ototoxic medications can be lifesaving, but they can also have side effects that impact hearing. Dr. Sara Hanley, Au.D. talks through the importance of identifying the priority and raising patient awareness, while setting realistic expectations about whether hearing returns once the medication is stopped. Watch more Q&As, then schedule your appointment with BNA at bnaudiology.com/ihearyou

11/22/2025

“When I read my Bible, now I can listen to it at the same time.”

Because her hearing aids are wirelessly connected to her phone, BNA patient Becky Max can listen to the audio version of her daily Bible devotions simultaneously as she’s reading them, which she says helps the message stick. 🙂 Schedule your appointment with BNA, and watch Becky’s bright and cheerful full story, available now on the BNA YouTube channel or at bnaudiology.com/hearmystory

11/19/2025

Ready to chat using sign language this season?
Our newest blog post from Bloomington‑Normal Audiology introduces 9 easy-to-learn ASL signs — perfect for holidays, gatherings, or simply expanding your communication skills. Whether it’s “thank you,” “I love you,” or “happy holidays,” you’ll be connecting in more inclusive ways in no time.

💬 Read the full article here:
👉 https://www.bnaudiology.com/blog/learn-asl-signs/

📞 Interested in a hearing evaluation or want to talk with us? Call 309-662-8346 or visit → https://www.bnaudiology.com/contact/

Want to expand your communication skills? Try these easy ASL signs for the holidays and see how sign language can bring people closer together.

11/15/2025

“I walked across the floor and it squeaked. I asked my husband, ‘Has it always been like this?’ He said, ‘Yeah!’” 😂

BNA patient Becky Max recalls some of the sounds she started hearing after getting her hearing aids. 🙂 Schedule your appointment with BNA, and watch Becky’s bright and cheerful full story, available now on the BNA YouTube channel or at bnaudiology.com/hearmystory

11/12/2025

🎗️ Some breast cancer treatments can sometimes affect hearing, cause tinnitus, or impact balance.

Our latest article explains how these medications can lead to ototoxicity, what signs to watch for, and how regular hearing checkups can help protect your quality of life during treatment.

Read more here:
👉 https://www.bnaudiology.com/blog/breast-cancer-drugs-ototoxicity-hearing/

📞 Schedule a consultation at 309-662-8346 or visit: https://www.bnaudiology.com/contact/

Learn how breast cancer treatments may impact hearing health. Discover what ototoxicity is, why awareness matters, and steps patients can take.

11/09/2025

🎗️ November 9 is National Microtia Awareness Day — a day to support those born with microtia, a condition where the outer ear doesn’t fully develop and can impact hearing.

At Bloomington Normal Audiology, we’re here to raise awareness, encourage early hearing care, and celebrate every unique hearing journey. 💙

Learn more at earcommunity.org

📞 Call us at 309-662-8346 or visit: https://www.bnaudiology.com/contact/
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Contact Bloomington Normal Audiology for all your hearing needs at (309) 662-8346. We provide hearing aids, hearing testing and better hearing care in Pontiac.

11/09/2025

From step tracking to fall detection, AI is making today’s hearing aids more responsive than ever. Dr. Arica Rock, Au.D. shares how advanced hearing technology learns from your daily routines to help you stay connected, safe, and supported. Watch more Q&As, then schedule your appointment with BNA at bnaudiology.com/ihearyou

11/08/2025

“Even though I cried, it couldn’t have been better. I loved being able to hear again.”

BNA patient Becky Max shares a powerful story about hearing music for the first time with her new hearing aids. 🥹 Schedule your appointment with BNA, and watch Becky’s bright and cheerful full story, available now on the BNA YouTube channel or at bnaudiology.com/hearmystory

11/05/2025

Did you know that your blood sugar levels can impact your hearing and tinnitus?
Recent studies show that high or fluctuating glucose levels may damage the delicate blood vessels and nerves in the inner ear, potentially leading to hearing changes or ringing in the ears over time.

Our newest article explores how glucose and insulin affect auditory health, plus practical steps for protecting your hearing through balanced nutrition and medical care.

Read the full article here:
👉 https://www.bnaudiology.com/blog/how-glucose-affects-hearing-and-tinnitus/

📞 Schedule a consultation at 309-662-8346 or visit: https://www.bnaudiology.com/contact/

Can sugar affect tinnitus and hearing? Explore the surprising link between glucose, inner ear health, and what you can do to support better hearing.

11/01/2025

“I don’t know what I expected, but I knew they were gonna find out I couldn’t hear very well.”

BNA patient Becky Max recalls what it was like to take the hearing test, and how the doctors at BNA were able to take her results and customize a path toward improvement. Schedule your appointment with BNA, and watch Becky’s bright and cheerful full story, available now on the BNA YouTube channel or at bnaudiology.com/hearmystory

10/26/2025

Many patients can get 5 – 7 years out of a pair of hearing aids. They are, however, still tiny high-tech computers...which means they won’t last forever. But interestingly, while factors like lifestyle and environment might be obvious culprits for declining hearing aid performance, Dr. Natalie McKee, Au.D. explains that sometimes the reason devices ‘stop working’ toward the end of their lifespan is because you’ve changed and those devices simply can’t meet your needs anymore, which is why regular checkups are important. Watch more Q&As, then schedule your appointment with BNA at bnaudiology.com/ihearyou