Rochester Hearing & Speech Center

02/02/2026

We're hiring! Our Brighton/Rochester location is currently accepting applications for a Medical Secretary. Learn more about this position and all our open positions at RHSC by visiting:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/bc215cce-6a91-4653-9d93-76d6b75495ea/Rochester-Hearing-Speech-Center

01/30/2026

February is almost here and so is our next EI Playdate! Join us next Saturday, 2/7 here at RHSC for your child's opportunity to play and interact with our team of OTs, PTs and SLPs, and enjoy music time with Miss Mo! These monthly events are for children who are waiting for EI or preschool services are FREE thanks to a generous grant from The Golisano Foundation!

More information can be found at rhsc.org/ei-guided-playdate

01/29/2026

Last night's "Cause & Connect" event was hosted on our behalf to bring together new friends of Rochester Hearing & Speech Center. We were grateful for the wonderful group who gave us their time and spent an evening learning more about our nonprofit mission and all that RHSC has to offer.

We'd like to thank our board members- Joe Talbot for sponsoring this event, and Melissa Siesto and Dr. Michael Mendoza for sharing their experiences with our organization. Thank you also to the Genesee Valley Club for their warm hospitality on such a cold evening!

01/25/2026

Stay warm and be safe out there! Both RHSC locations will be closed tomorrow. ❄️❄️❄️

01/20/2026

Our next EI (Early Intervention) Playdate is Saturday, February 7th from 10am-noon here at RHSC! If your child is on the waitlist for EI or preschool services, this is a great opportunity to interact with our licensed therapists and meet with other families. Siblings are welcome!

More information can be found at rhsc.org/ei-guided-playdate

Thank you to The Golisano Foundation and Pirate Toy Fund!

01/16/2026

Here is a great interview that WXXI had with RHSC's Director of Audiology, Dr. Tela Katz and Dr. Austen Beaird to discuss "low-gain hearing aids". These are hearing aids that are programmed differently and are used to treat people with Auditory Processing Disorder who otherwise do not have hearing loss, but still struggle to understand the details of what is being communicated to them in conversation.

Read the full article at the link below. If you'd like to discuss your own or a loved one's hearing concerns with our audiologists, please give us a call to make an appointment at 585-271-0680.

https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2026-01-16/low-gain-hearing-aids-can-be-life-changing-for-people-with-auditory-processing-disorder?fbclid=IwY2xjawPXRJhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEePrd7ROhvjGJLNANyUp6v7YlVUkg6HuEbWiLcAxFO8CiA5kNEPrs5uDiztHw_aem_Z0qpEG7eqX-kYs_znnNRmA

People with normal hearing who have trouble following conversations may have an underdiagnosed disorder.

01/15/2026

Our Elmwood Ave. and Greece locations will be closed today due to the weather. All audiology appointments will be rescheduled and our Educational and Clinical Services programs are canceled for today.

01/15/2026

PLEASE NOTE: All of RHSC's Educational and Clinical Service programs are canceled for today due to weather. No classes for our kids in our Early Intervention Preschool Development programs!

01/07/2026

REMINDER! Why should you add a hearing screening to your yearly health checkups?

⏰ Early Detection- catching hearing loss early allows for prompt treatment and can prevent further damage and impact on speech, learning, or work.

🧠 Cognitive Health- We get asked all the time if the link between hearing loss and dementia is true, and the answer is YES! Untreated hearing loss forces the brain to work harder, increasing the risk of cognitive decline, fatigue, and potentially dementia.

🤝Mental & Social Well-being: Difficulty hearing can lead to social withdrawal, isolation, anxiety, and depression; treating hearing loss improves connection and confidence.

🦺 Balance & Safety: The inner ear controls balance, so hearing issues can signal balance problems which can increase the risk of falls especially for older adults.

☎️ It's never too early to have your hearing tested, and we evaluate and treat individuals of all ages (we're looking at you, kiddos with headphones!) Give us a call today at 585-271-0680 to schedule your appointment.