Audiology
Services
Rehabilitation Center
Marquette General Health System
580 W. College Ave.
Marquette, MI 49855
MGH
Audiology Department Office Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
906-225-3186 or 1-800-562-9753 Ext. 3186
Marquette
Medical Clinic-Kingsford, MI
Please call for appointment times.
906-774-4000 |
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Hearing
allows you to communicate with friends and family and keeps
you in contact with the sounds of everyday life. The loss
of hearing creates an invisible handicap that can affect your
personal and professional life. For many who have a medically
untreatable hearing loss, hearing aids can be the key to returning
to a more normal and active lifestyle.
Do
I need to see an audiologist?
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“YES” answer to any of these questions indicates
a need for an audiology appointment. |
How
to Obtain a Hearing Aid
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Call
the MGH Audiology department at 906-225-3186
or 1-800-562-9753 ext. 3186 to schedue an appointment |
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Hearing
test |
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Medical
clearance/waiver |
| 4. |
Hearing
aid selection |
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Hearing
aid orientation and counseling |
| 6. |
Hearing
aid recheck |
Universal
Newborn Hearing Screenings
Hearing
loss is the most common birth defect in newborn infants
occurring in about 1 in 200 babies. Early detection
and intervention is crucial for normal speech, language,
cognitive, and social development. All babies born
at Marquette General Hospital have their hearing screened
before discharge.
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Additional
Services
Marquette General Hospital provides complete repair and
service of your hearing aids during regular business hours.
To ensure prompt service, patients should call in advance.
You may purchase all of your hearing aid supplies, including
batteries, at Marquette General Hospital. In addition, we
can assist you in purchasing assistive listening devices
such as telephone amplifiers or wireless FM television amplifiers.
Insurance Coverage
Medicare, like many other insurers, does not pay for hearing
aids. Insurers who do cover hearing aids may not cover the
additional cost for special styles or options. Patients
who have insurance coverage for amplification may be required
to obtain medical clearance from a physician before obtaining
audiology services. You will be responsible for contacting
your insurance company regarding coverage. The audiologists
can also assist you with any questions you may have.
Fees
The hearing test, hearing aid selection appointment and
medical clearance by your physician (when necessary) are
separate from the cost of the hearing aid/s. The cost of
the hearing aids cannot be charged to your hospital account.
You may pay by cash, check or credit card.
Trial
Period
In compliance with state regulations, a 30-day trial period
with amplification devices is required for patients. If
the hearing aids are returned for credit, a nominal return
fee is charged.
Questions
or Comments?
Jackie Gilbert, M.S., CCC-A
906-225-3186 or 1-800-562-9753 Ext. 3186
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