Hear in Texas provides comprehensive care and community support

Led by Dr. Sally Miranda, Hear in Texas supports New Braunfels residents by providing comprehensive hearing care solutions and giving back to the community.

The practice is located at 2967 Oak Run Parkway, Ste. 315, New Braunfels. Dr. Miranda and her team see patients of all ages, from newborns to adults, and use a medical model approach, meaning she looks at each patient comprehensively to identify the problem.

“Not only do we perform diagnostic evaluations for hearing, but we also look at the connection between the ear and the brain through cognitive screenings,” said Dr. Miranda.

This holistic approach helps identify and treat conditions related to hearing and brain function, ensuring patients receive thorough and appropriate care.

In addition to hearing tests and cognitive screenings, Hear in Texas also offers the following services:

• Pediatric Hearing Care
• Treatment of benign positional vertigo
• Tinnitus management
• Hearing aid repair
• Advanced hearing aid technology
• Care for auditory processing disorders
• Earwax Removal and More
• Custom hearing protection

One of the aspects of the practice that sets it apart is its ability to work with all three manufacturers of cochlear implants. In addition, patients are not limited to just one hearing aid manufacturer.

“We make sure people get the right device for their needs,” said Dr. Miranda.

To make sure patients feel comfortable in the office, Hear in Texas has a therapy dog ​​named Hear-O who can sit with patients during their appointments.

“We always have Hear-O here to take the edge off,” Dr. Miranda said. “If someone is feeling anxious, Hear-O comes in and patients can pet him and cuddle him, and he calms them down,” Dr. Miranda said.

The practice’s commitment extends beyond its patients to the New Braunfels community, with affiliations with the Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Business Alliance, the Alzheimer’s Association and local veterans.

“We live in this community, so we have to give back to this community,” Dr. Miranda said. “We’re grateful for people who support us, so we try to support as many people as we can.”

Hear in Texas recently hosted a veterans fair, which Dr. Miranda said was so successful that they are already making plans to make it a recurring event. The Hear in Texas team also offers nexus letters, which help veterans prove that their hearing loss is related to their military service, making it easier for them to access benefits.

The practice’s involvement with the Alzheimer’s Association is particularly significant given the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline. While people listen with their ears, they hear with their brains. Hearing loss is the single most important modifiable risk factor for dementia and Alzheimer’s.

“We’re going to be working more with the Alzheimer’s Association because the connection between the ear and the brain is important,” Dr. Miranda said. “If hearing loss is detected early, the best treatment options can be applied.”

Hear in Texas also places a high value on continuing education for its staff.

“We do a lot of continuing education,” Dr. Miranda said. “I’m part of organizations with other audiologists where we share ideas to stay up to date on best practices.”

This dedication to professional development ensures that Hear in Texas remains a leader in hearing care, providing the latest treatments and personalized care. For more information about the services Hear in Texas offers and their community initiatives, visit their website.

The above story was produced by multiplatform journalist Mary Katherine Shapiro of Community Impact’s Storytelling team. The information was provided solely by the local businesses as part of their “sponsored content” purchase through our advertising team.