Rochester Hearing & Speech Center

06/23/2026

Summer is “hear!”, and our kids may be spending more time on devices and playing video games. Young adults and adolescents are now the fastest growing population to encounter hearing loss due to the high volume of their headphones. You might not hear the risk, but they may be experiencing it.

Here’s a tip: To protect your child’s hearing, limit device volume to 60% of maximum and enforce the 60/60 rule: no more than 60 minutes of listening at a time. Choose comfortable over-the-ear, noise-canceling headphones to block out background noise, preventing the need to crank the volume to unsafe levels.

RHSC provides hearing testing and hearing protection for individuals of ALL AGES! Give us a call today at 585-271-0680 to schedule your appointment.

06/23/2026

Summer is "hear!", and our kids may be spending more time on devices and playing video games. Young adults and adolescents are now the fastest growing population to encounter hearing loss due to the high volume of their headphones. You might not hear the risk, but they may be experiencing it.

Here's a tip: To protect your child's hearing, limit device volume to 60% of maximum and enforce the 60/60 rule: no more than 60 minutes of listening at a time. Choose comfortable over-the-ear, noise-canceling headphones to block out background noise, preventing the need to crank the volume to unsafe levels.

RHSC provides hearing testing and hearing protection for individuals of ALL AGES! Give us a call today at 585-271-0680 to schedule your appointment.

06/18/2026

At this year’s Super Hear-O 5K, RHSC presented its first-ever Community Spirit Award to Rebecca Secor owner of U N T A M E D!

During the past year, RHSC has benefited greatly from getting to know Rebecca Secor, owner of Untamed Nutrition, a shop near our Elmwood location that serves energizing teas, protein shakes- and a lot of community support! Rebecca and her staff donated money through sales of their drinks to benefit RHSC last fall, and helped us with not only our food & clothing drive but also our Project Joy toy collection during the holiday season. We are so honored to have had the opportunity to recognize Untamed at our Super Hear-O 5K for all they do! ❤️🏆

06/16/2026

Look at what a beautiful morning this was! Have you checked out all the photos from our Super Hear-O 5K & Family Fun Run yet? View the entire gallery from race photographer Rambling Bear Media at https://ramblingbearmedia.pixieset.com/superhearo5k/

Feel free to download your faves, but please tag our photographer when sharing!

06/15/2026

This past weekend, our Director of Audiology, Dr. Tela Palmer, was part of a wonderful group of women who participated in four great conversations on the What's Up Rochester podcast.

If you listen to Dr. Palmer's segment, you'll laugh and learn a lot! It was informative and many people will be able to relate to these shared experiences on some level with their family and friends. The entire two hours is such a worthwhile listen, but if you'd like to tune in to Dr. Palmer's conversation right away, it can be found with 54 min 18 sec left in the podcast timeline. Don't miss this!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fiaKsLrXcNV1fraoWZAvK?si=mIXxuof9RJaiY1r1ssdq1Q&fbclid=IwY2xjawSc7a9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRM2t2SGc1SlVwbXFSOFd4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlIuJWDWP7p8DampKiDjdikiUWv5la5TjwUjsbywh5xet0McPW9WZ9_jamiH_aem_wKfKOJUKqO2SpINRwUEOYg&nd=1&dlsi=9eb13e56b3554406

Some stories stay with you long after the conversation ends.

This week’s episode of What’s Up Rochester is now available on Spotify, featuring four extraordinary women whose work is changing lives throughout our community.

Hear from Dr. Donna Marie Cozine on leadership and personal transformation, Tamesha Beckford on finding strength through life's toughest challenges, Dr. Tela Palmer on the importance of hearing health and communication, and Christine Gigante on creating a welcoming space where both dogs and their owners can thrive.

Their journeys are powerful. Their messages are inspiring. And their commitment to helping others is a reminder of what makes Rochester such a special place to call home.

If you're looking for motivation, hope, practical advice, and stories that will leave you inspired, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Listen now on Spotify and discover the voices making a real impact in our community.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fiaKsLrXcNV1fraoWZAvK?si=mIXxuof9RJaiY1r1ssdq1Q

06/13/2026

Don't forget to listen in on a conversation with RHSC’s Director of Audiology, Dr. Tela Palmer, as a guest on today’s What’s Up Rochester podcast from 11am until 1pm!

We're excited to welcome Dr. Tela Palmer from Rochester Hearing & Speech Center as a guest on this Saturday's June 13th's episode of What's Up Rochester!

Dr. Palmer is a board-certified audiologist who has been helping children and adults improve their hearing and communication since joining Rochester Hearing & Speech Center in 2019. She specializes in hearing evaluations, auditory processing disorder testing, cochlear implants, bone conduction devices, and hearing technology for individuals of all ages.

As a provider for New York's Early Intervention Program, Dr. Palmer works closely with young children and their families to ensure they have access to hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening technology that can make a life-changing difference.

We'll be talking about hearing health, communication challenges, advances in hearing technology, and the important services available right here in our community through Rochester Hearing & Speech Center.

Tune in Saturday, June 13th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Rochester Free Radio 106.3 FM or listen live online at rochesterfreeradio.com.

Don't miss this informative conversation with a passionate professional dedicated to helping people hear, connect, and thrive.

06/11/2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to listen in on a conversation with RHSC’s Director of Audiology, Dr. Tela Palmer, as a guest on Saturday’s What’s Up Rochester podcast!

We're excited to welcome Dr. Tela Palmer from Rochester Hearing & Speech Center as a guest on this Saturday's June 13th's episode of What's Up Rochester!

Dr. Palmer is a board-certified audiologist who has been helping children and adults improve their hearing and communication since joining Rochester Hearing & Speech Center in 2019. She specializes in hearing evaluations, auditory processing disorder testing, cochlear implants, bone conduction devices, and hearing technology for individuals of all ages.

As a provider for New York's Early Intervention Program, Dr. Palmer works closely with young children and their families to ensure they have access to hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening technology that can make a life-changing difference.

We'll be talking about hearing health, communication challenges, advances in hearing technology, and the important services available right here in our community through Rochester Hearing & Speech Center.

Tune in Saturday, June 13th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Rochester Free Radio 106.3 FM or listen live online at rochesterfreeradio.com.

Don't miss this informative conversation with a passionate professional dedicated to helping people hear, connect, and thrive.

06/10/2026

Share this with family and friends looking for a fun Summer Camp experience for children in need of PT/OT/SLP during the summer months! And through June 13th, we're offering our Super Hear-O Registration deal- $100 off each session!

Learn more and register at https://www.rhsc.org/preschool-summer-camps