{"id":2192,"date":"2017-11-16T11:26:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T16:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/?page_id=2192"},"modified":"2025-05-28T13:38:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T17:38:25","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<script>\n\n    (function($) {\n        $(\"body, html\").addClass(\"heels_full_width_overflow\");\n    })(jQuery);\n\n   <\/script>\n   <div style=\"background-color:#F5F5F5; background-image: url(https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2018\/07\/home-bg.jpg);\" data-speed=\"18\" id=\"parallax-section\" data-type=\"background\" class=\"full-width-contained whitebackground \">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-8 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#soliloquy-container-2395 {border:7px solid #FFFFFF;box-shadow: 0 0 1.3rem rgba(0,0,0,0.25);}#soliloquy-container-2395 .soliloquy-caption-inside {text-align: left;background: rgba(38, 40, 43, 0.75);}#soliloquy-container-2395 .soliloquy-caption-inside span.title {font-size: 1.4em;text-align: left;color: #fff;text-shadow: 0 1px 1px #000;display: block;padding-bottom: 10px;}#soliloquy-container-2395 .soliloquy-caption-inside span.detail {color: #fff;text-shadow: 0 1px 1px #000;}@media (max-width : 768px) {#soliloquy-container-2395 .soliloquy-caption-inside span.detail {display:none;}}<\/style><div class=\"soliloquy-outer-container\" data-soliloquy-loaded=\"0\"><div aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"soliloquy-container-2395\" class=\"soliloquy-container soliloquy-transition-fade soliloquy-fade soliloquy-controls-active soliloquy-arrows-active  soliloquy-theme-base no-js\" style=\"max-width:1060px;margin:0 auto 20px;\"><ul id=\"soliloquy-2395\" class=\"soliloquy-slider soliloquy-slides soliloquy-wrap soliloquy-clear\"><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-1 soliloquy-id-3727 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/our-services\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Otoscan\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3727\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105312165_091fc3ac19_o-scaled-1060x700_c.jpg\" alt=\"Otoscan\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\"><span class=\"title\">Cutting Edge Ear Scanning Available!<\/span><br \/><span class=\"detail\">Custom earmolds and earplugs can now be made digitally. <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/our-services\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/\" class=\"\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color: white!important\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-2 soliloquy-id-3111 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/find-contact-us\/\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Orange County Sportsplex\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3111\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-2 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2019\/11\/Sportsplex-1060x700_c.png\" alt=\"Orange County Sportsplex\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\"><span class=\"title\">Audiology in Hillsborough<\/span> Affordable hearing services are available at the Orange County Sportsplex in Hillsborough! Make your appointment today in this convenient new location.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-3 soliloquy-id-3752 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/about-us\/\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"UNC Faculty Providers\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3752\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-3 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2018\/03\/54103988757_621278b142_o-scaled-1060x700_c.jpg\" alt=\"UNC Faculty Providers\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\"><span class=\"title\">Nationally Recognized Audiology Faculty Practice<\/span> <span class=\"detail\">Bringing together leaders in the field of Audiology, from the classroom and the clinic, the UNC HCC only offers the highest level of hearing care available anywhere. Be seen by the best. <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/about-us\/who-we-are\" class=\"\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color: white!important\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-4 soliloquy-id-3512 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCpI1yR0evEJIDPsu3qj7juA\/videos\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"YouTube Channel\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3512\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-4 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2022\/10\/YouTube-Channel-1060x700_c.png\" alt=\"YouTube Channel\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption 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data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2017\/11\/1f4fb869-46bb-42f2-ab41-e6353bd9a4d5-1-1060x700_c.jpg\" alt=\"Over The Counter Hearing Aids\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\"><span class=\"title\"><br \/>Over The Counter Hearing Aids<\/span><br \/><span class=\"detail\">What you need to know to be an informed buyer. <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/patient-resources\/technology-updates\/over-the-counter-hearing-aid-act-h-r-1652\/\" class=\"\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color: white!important\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><noscript><div class=\"soliloquy-no-js\" style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden;height:0;line-height:0;opacity:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" 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soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2017\/11\/1f4fb869-46bb-42f2-ab41-e6353bd9a4d5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Over The Counter Hearing Aids\" \/><\/div><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"quick-links_bg\">\n<aside class=\"widget\">\n<h3>Quick Links<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/find-contact-us\/\">MAKE AN APPOINTMENT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/find-contact-us\/\">ASK US A QUESTION<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/our-services\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AFFORDABLE HEARING AIDS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/our-services\/beyond-hearing-aids\/\">BEYOND HEARING AIDS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/give.unc.edu\/donate?from=wt&amp;p=MFSH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MAKE A GIFT &#8211; SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"description\" style=\"padding: 0px\"><span class=\"\"><i>The UNC Hearing and Communication Center is a non-profit, nationally recognized audiology faculty practice, committed to providing the highest quality hearing care.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h2\n\t         id=\"university\"\n\t         class=\"icon center fa-university\">From the Director<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2498\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignright\" style=\"width: 275px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbnail wp-image-2498 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2018\/05\/sjoblad-white-coat.jpg\" alt=\"Stephanie Sjoblad, AuD, UNC Hearing and Communication Center clinic director\" width=\"265\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2018\/05\/sjoblad-white-coat.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2018\/05\/sjoblad-white-coat-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Stephanie Sjoblad, AuD, UNC Hearing and Communication Center clinic director<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Welcome to the UNC Hearing and Communication Center. I am so glad you found us! Having been born with a hearing loss, I have first-hand experience with the challenges living with a hearing loss can present. I also know the right provider can make all the difference in the world.<\/p>\n<p>When I became an audiologist, my desire was to be a part of a clinic that provided total solutions for people with hearing loss and didn\u2019t just sell hearing aids. Contrary to public perception, hearing aids alone do not solve communication problems. Knowing this, our team offers individualized care and evaluates your unique personal situation to develop a customized treatment plan, of which hearing aids may be a part. As a university clinic, we naturally incorporate the latest research into our practice protocols. It\u2019s a win-win for our patients, but don\u2019t just take my word for it, check out our patient stories.<\/p>\n<p>Our clinic is also committed to making hearing care accessible and affordable. We truly have a solution for every budget. Browse our webpage to learn more and then call to schedule your comprehensive evaluation. I believe we do better hearing BEST! We look forward to working with you.<\/p>\n<p>Stephanie Sjoblad, AuD<\/p>\n<p>Clinic Director\/Professor<\/p>\n<p>Board Certified Audiologist<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h2\n\t         id=\"quote-left\"\n\t         class=\"icon center fa-quote-left\">Patient Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2708\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2708\" data-viewnumber=\"2708\" 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class=\"iso-meta\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/the-journey-to-hearing-video\">The Journey to Hearing<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>View a short introductory video about the UNC Hearing and Communication Center<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4\"><div class=\"iso-post\">\n<span class=\"post-featured-img\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/237110722\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2018\/05\/client-testimonial.jpg\" class=\"attachment-magicbox size-magicbox photograph wp-post-image\" alt=\"Client Testimonial Video\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2018\/05\/client-testimonial.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2018\/05\/client-testimonial-300x140.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/a>\n<\/span>\n<div class=\"iso-meta\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/237110722\">Client Testimonial<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Go here to view video testimonials from clients<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4\"><div class=\"iso-post\">\n<span class=\"post-featured-img\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/patient-stories\/experience-with-hearing-aids\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2018\/03\/e9e84158-c2ad-4a46-a951-d17bbb76e7b0.jpg\" class=\"attachment-magicbox size-magicbox photograph wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dr. Johnson works with student and patient\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2018\/03\/e9e84158-c2ad-4a46-a951-d17bbb76e7b0.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2018\/03\/e9e84158-c2ad-4a46-a951-d17bbb76e7b0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2018\/03\/e9e84158-c2ad-4a46-a951-d17bbb76e7b0-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><\/a>\n<\/span>\n<div class=\"iso-meta\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/patient-stories\/experience-with-hearing-aids\">Patient Stories<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cA life-changing experience \u2013 wish I had gone sooner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-7 col-md-7 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h2\n\t         id=\"calendar\"\n\t         class=\"icon center fa-calendar\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n<p>There are no upcoming events at this time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-5 col-md-5 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h2\n\t         id=\"newspaper-o\"\n\t         class=\"icon center fa-newspaper-o\">Latest News<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"media alt-media\">\n        \n                            <li class=\"media-listitem\">\n                                        <div class=\"media-body\">\n                        <div class=\"caption\">\n                            <h4 class=\"media-heading\" data-shouldbe=\"h4\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/2025\/07\/unc-hcc-staff-is-growing\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"UNC HCC Staff Is Growing!\">\n                                    UNC HCC Staff Is Growing!<\/a>\n                                <\/h4>                            <p>If you&#8217;ve been in the clinic in the past few months then you may have noticed some new faces on our team: Dr. Darla McDonald (audiologist), Robyn Yang, MA (fourth year audiology doctoral extern), and Bethany Lockhart, BA (business services coordinator). Please read on to learn more about our new staff! The UNC Hearing and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/2025\/07\/unc-hcc-staff-is-growing\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about UNC HCC Staff Is Growing!\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                                \n                            <li class=\"media-listitem\">\n                                            <a class=\"pull-left\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/2025\/03\/american-academy-of-audiology-award-for-outstanding-educator-dr-stephanie-sjoblad\/\">\n                            <div class=\"thumbnail\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/03\/Sjoblad-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post_thumbnail size-post_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/03\/Sjoblad-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/03\/Sjoblad-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/03\/Sjoblad.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\">                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                                        <div class=\"media-body\">\n                        <div class=\"caption\">\n                            <h4 class=\"media-heading\" data-shouldbe=\"h4\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/2025\/03\/american-academy-of-audiology-award-for-outstanding-educator-dr-stephanie-sjoblad\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"American Academy of Audiology Award for Outstanding Educator: Dr. Stephanie Sjoblad\">\n                                    American Academy of Audiology Award for Outstanding Educator: Dr. Stephanie Sjoblad<\/a>\n                                <\/h4>                            <p>Every year, the American Academy of Audiology asks colleagues, friends, and mentees to look around their professional circles and identify members who are deserving of recognition for outstanding service to audiology and the hearing sciences. This year&#8217;s winner for Outstanding Educator is our very own Dr. Stephanie Sjoblad!!! 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