Author Archives: Patricia Johnson

Welcome, new 2023-2024 4th Year Doctoral Extern, Jamie Carroll, B.S.! Jamie is originally from St. Johns, Michigan, but moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan to pursue both my bachelor and AuD degrees. She is a graduate student at Western Michigan University. She became interested in audiology because both her grandma and aunt...

We are so proud of 4th year doctoral externs, Nicole Oldrati and Zachary LaBarth as they graduate this month and join the profession as new Doctors of Audiology. We have loved having you as part of our team and know you have bright futures ahead of you!

Faculty Audiologist Patricia Johnson. AuD had the great pleasure of participating in Family Fun Day the Orange County Sportsplex in Hillsborough on Saturday. Through the afternoon, she was able to look in many dozens of ears and provide counseling on hearing and ear wax. Dr. Johnson’s two children were special...

The UNC Hearing & Communication Center is getting a new phone system! With this upgrade, the clinic will be closed and phones out of operation while the company works to install our new lines.The UNC HCC will be closed and phones will be down beginning on Thursday March 30, 2023 at...

In light of the new WHO report on the risks of noise induced hearing loss for young adults, CBS17 News interviews faculty audiologist Dr. Stephanie Sjoblad for more information. Read it here! https://www.cbs17.com/community/health/study-shows-1-billion-young-people-risk-hearing-loss-unc-doctor-talks-prevention/

With the finalization of the 2017 OTC Hearing Aid legislation, news organizations around the state have been looking for trustworthy information. In October, two experts from the UNC Hearing and Communication Center were highlighted. Former UNC AuD Class of 2019 graduate, and now Doctor of Audiology, Dr. Anne Marie Egan...

Learn more about protecting your hearing! UNC HealthTalk recently interviewed faculty audiologist, Patricia Johnson, AuD.

Just in time for Better Hearing Month, WRAL news interviewed faculty audiologist, Dr. Johnson regarding the finalized OTC Hearing Aid law. Read or watch the recording here: https://legacy.wral.com/5oys-what-to-know-before-buying-an-offer-the-counter-hearing-aid/20505290/

We regret to announce that Dr. Philip Griffin will be leaving the UNC Hearing and Communication Center at the end of June 2022 as he relocates to a different city. Dr. Griffin has provided both audiologic and vestibular diagnostic and rehabilitative services at the UNC HCC for over 5 years...

You may see some new faces at the clinic! We are excited to welcome two new AuD Doctoral Externs – Zachary LaBarth, B.S. from Salus University and Nicole Oldrati, B.A. from East Carolina University. Both graduate clinicians are completing the final year of their respective doctoral programs with us at...