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Sound Health Services forms Sound Health MSO as physician-owned alternative to private equity
March 8, 2022 – Sound Health Services, the largest private practice Otolaryngology group in the St. Louis region, has formed Sound Health MSO, a management services organization (MSO) that provides a wide range of administrative services and management functions needed by physician practices to be successful in today’s challenging health care environment. After nearly 20 years of delivering…
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Notice of Non-Discrimination & Communication Assistance
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Policies
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Treatment for Vocal Damage Will lead to Better Conversations
An estimated 7.5 million people experience vocal damage. If you’re experiencing a hoarse voice or difficulties speaking, you’re not alone. We can provide treatment to alleviate your symptoms and get you back to speaking or singing with fewer difficulties. How Does the Voice Produce Sound? The vocal folds are a group of muscle tissue in…
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Dedicated Treatment for Pediatric Hearing Loss
Whether you’re reading a story or singing them a lullaby, there are many sounds you want your child to experience. If they’re having trouble hearing, Sound Health Services can provide treatment to make sure they’re able to connect with the world around them. How Common Is Childhood Hearing Loss? According to the CDC’s 2019 Hearing…
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What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
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What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
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What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…
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Types of Allergies
There are countless types of allergies; each type has its own set of symptoms, which can range from mild to life threatening. Here are the types of allergies that we treat at Sound Health. Seasonal Allergies Allergies fall under two categories: seasonal and perennial. The latter occurs year-round, while seasonal allergies appear during specific times…