Thumb Audiology

10/03/2026

This partnership hits close to home for us! We were just having this exact conversation with a patient recently while counseling him on fi***rm use and the risk of noise-induced hearing loss.
Protecting your hearing today is far easier than treating hearing loss tomorrow!

Today marks the inaugural Ear SHIELD Day.

The American Suppressor Association and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology have joined together to establish October 2 as an annual day dedicated to raising awareness about fi***rm-related hearing loss and the importance of protecting your hearing every time you shoot.

The message is simple:
Suppressors + Hearing Protection = SHIELD
Insulated Ears, and Lower Decibels

Fi***rm noise can cause immediate, permanent hearing damage. Suppressors can significantly reduce noise exposure, but they do not make fi***rms quiet. That’s why Ear SHIELD Day encourages shooters to pair suppressors with properly fitted hearing protection.

Academy of Doctors of Audiology President Jill Davis, Au.D., said: “Ear SHIELD Day gives every audiologist a simple, evidence-based message to share with patients: use a suppressor and wear hearing protection, every time.”

ASA President and Executive Director Knox Williams said: “Suppressors are hearing safety devices, plain and simple.”

ASA and ADA are also calling on policymakers to remove remaining barriers to suppressor access and recognize hearing conservation as a public health priority.

07/22/2026

🧠👂 Happy World Brain Day!

Hearing involves much more than the ears. The brain helps us recognize sounds, understand speech, locate where sounds are coming from, and stay connected to others.

Research has found an association between untreated hearing loss and an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Although hearing loss does not mean someone will develop dementia, reduced auditory input, increased listening effort, and social isolation may contribute to the connection.

The good news is that hearing loss is treatable. In the ACHIEVE study, hearing intervention slowed cognitive decline by nearly 50% over three years among older adults at increased risk for dementia. Learn more from the National Institute on Aging⁠.

Protect your hearing, schedule routine hearing evaluations, and speak with an audiologist if you notice changes. Supporting hearing health may also help support brain health. 🧡

07/03/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and SAFE 4th!!!

🎆 Fireworks are a Fourth of July tradition, but they can also be loud enough to cause permanent hearing damage in a single exposure.

Before you head out to celebrate:
👂 Wear earplugs or earmuffs
🧒 Protect little ears with properly fitting hearing protection
📍 Stand farther away from the fireworks launch area
🔊 If your ears are ringing afterward, they were exposed to harmful noise levels.

You only get one set of ears. Protect them so you can enjoy every celebration for years to come.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

07/01/2026

🎉 Celebrating TWO years with Thumb Audiology Sandusky! 🎉
Where does the time go?
We’re so grateful to be part of such a welcoming and supportive community. Thank you to our patients for trusting us with your hearing health over the past two years.
At Thumb Audiology, we believe hearing care is health care, and we're honored to be part of your journey. Here's to many more years of helping our community hear their very best! 💙👂

05/18/2026

02/17/2026

UPDATE: No phone or internet in Bad Axe (but we’ll do our best to work off our backup hotspot)
No phone in Sandusky-but internet!!

Email will be best!
[email protected]
[email protected]

Please note Thumb Cellular is reporting outages in the Thumb!
Thank you for your understanding!ki

12/23/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours Update 🎄

We’re grateful for our patients and wish you a joyful, HEALTHY holiday season. If you need assistance, please leave us a message and we’ll return your call as soon as possible.

*please also be patient with us on phones today, we’re short staffed due to illness!

12/03/2025

Stop in to our Sandusky office to purchase tickets to enter a chance to win our Grinch themed tree! 💚
$5.00 per ticket or 5 for $20.00
Keep your ticket, the drawing will be December 17th. You do not need to be present to win.

11/28/2025

Congrats BEACH!!!!! 🧡🖤🤍

Introducing your 2025 state champion Harbor Beach Pirates! 🏴‍☠️🖤🧡🏆

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!