Ulladulla's Ross Johnson received a Cochlear Implant Nowra Private Hospital and became the first person to receive the entire process without having to leave the Shoalhaven.  As his initial candidacy, surgery, switch on and mapping were all completed in Nowra and Ulladulla by the Jervis Bay Hearing Centre's specialist Audiologist, Alison Chiam and her surgical collaborator, Dr Ekrem Serefli and his team. 

Alison also performed the surgical testing of the device, "Its my role to measure the response of the patients nerves to the device electrodes", Alison said.  "There are 22 electrodes in the device and when I stimulate the nerve via each individual electrode, I can confirm that the electrodes are in place and working".  

Alison also performs the switch on and mapping of the device about 2 weeks after the surgery.  "For patients its really important to feel comfortable and confident that everything is working."  "I map out each individual electrode with the patient, when I switch the device on, patients are usually surprised that they can hear!"  

Most patients are sick of being on the fringe of conversations, they want to participate in conversations and hear with ease.  The cochlear implant allows people who are unable to perform with hearing aids to access better clarity and confidence.  

At the Jervis Bay Hearing Centre, we run discovery days where people can find out more about cochlear implants and find out whether they are suitable or not.  For more information contact us on 44418886. 

To our valued patients,

Due to the increasing concern around the globe due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, we want to assure you that our Jervis Bay Hearing Centre remains open as a front-line medical service.  In these difficult times we are ready to assist you with any of your hearing health needs.  From complete hearing assessments and expert advice through to maintenance, batteries, device tuning, our friendly team is standing by to help
you in any way we can.

As hearing health professionals, we maintain a continued vigilance to hygiene and our clinic rooms are fully sanitized before and after your appointment.  Your health and well-being is paramount and be assured we have the safety of our patients and our team members as top priority.  All our staff are across the Covid-19 infection control training certified by the Australian Government | Department of Health, March 2020.

Additionally, we can offer private car parking (no public access), a rural location, no skin to skin contact, you can avoid shopping centres, large populations and metro areas. Further measures, as recommended by the Australian Government and health authorities, regarding both close contact in healthcare practices and maintaining appropriate distances between customers and team members where appropriate and practical are followed at all times for your safety.

However, out of respect for our team and other patients, we ask that if you are experiencing fever or cold or flu-like symptoms, you do not come into any Jervis Bay Hearing Centre.

We look forward to assisting you and ask that you please take care in these challenging times. If you require assistance and cannot get to our centre please call 02 4441 8886

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