Author Archives: Patricia Johnson

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...

Advocacy in Action! Recently, a group of audiologists and audiology graduate students from across the state met in Raleigh to participate in the North Carolina Audiology Association Advocacy Day. Meetings with legislators were conducted all day, as NCAA advocated for the passing of bills that will support the profession and...

For the last year, Maria Roa has acted as the UNC HCC 4th year doctoral extern. Many of you will have worked with her in the clinic and know that she was an excellent student clinician and that she provided compassionate and comprehensive care. We were so fortunate to have...

We are so proud of professors Dr. Nancy McKenna and Dr. Patricia Johnson as they present at the American Academy of Audiology’s national conference in St. Louis, MO. Their contributions to the profession represent the UNC HCC’s national presence and the expertise of our wonderful clinicians.   Dr. Nancy McKenna...