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Get to Know Erin Norton, NP

Posted on March 22, 2021 by ACENT
Get to Know Erin Norton, NP, Anchorage AK

  Where are you from and how did you come to practice in Anchorage? I’m from the Ohio River Valley, and spent my childhood in Indiana and the rolling hills of Kentucky.   I moved to Anchorage with my husband, who was serving in the US Air Force at the time.  At the end of his commitment, we decided we were JUST TOO HAPPY HERE to leave.  There is so much to explore, and we won’t leave until we’ve seen it all.  We get outside with our young son as much as we can.   What about audiology first peaked your … Continue reading »

Get to Know Goldie Pappan-Hall, Au.D

Posted on March 1, 2021 by ACENT
Q and A with Goldie Pappan-Hall

Where are you from and how did you come to practice in Anchorage? I am originally from the Wichita, KS region. In May 2018, I completed my clinical doctorate and wanted to work for Indian Health Service. As a tribal member of the Kaw Nation of Oklahoma, I have received healthcare through this system and wanted to give back by providing audiologic care to Indian Health Service beneficiaries. I joined Southcentral Foundation in July 2018 and have primarily been based in Wasilla. I am eager to serve the Anchorage community as an audiologist at Alaska Center for Ear, Nose, & … Continue reading »

Improving Communication in the Era of Face Masks

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Dr. John Kokesh
Four people talking with masks on

Wearing face masks helps prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, but for people with hearing loss, they pose communications challenges. This includes muffled speech, the inability to read lips, and difficulty wearing masks for people who use behind-the-ear hearing aids. At our Anchorage, Alaska, practice, patients with hearing loss often describe these challenges in addition to others associated with wearing masks. In this blog post, we’ll provide some tips that you can share with family and friends to help bridge these unique communication challenges. How Has the Pandemic Affected Communication? Even though people with hearing loss are most affected by … Continue reading »

Get to Know Caitlin Milligan, Au.D

Posted on January 25, 2021 by ACENT
Q and A with Caitlin Milligan

Where are you from and how did you come to practice in Anchorage? I was born and raised in the interior of Alaska in a small town called Delta Junction.  I knew I wanted to return to Alaska after finishing my education, so I strove to incorporate clinical rotations during my training that would help me become proficient in multiple specialties, many of which were not available in Alaska previously.  After graduation, my husband and I were so excited to return to Anchorage, and ACENT seemed like a great place to begin my career.   What about audiology first peaked … Continue reading »

The Benefits of BBL™ vs. IPL

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Audra McKellar
Young woman holding a cup while looking out a window

When it comes to knowing the ABCs of light-based skin rejuvenation treatments, the letters to keep in mind are BBL and IPL. Like laser skin treatments, these procedures are recommended for women and men concerned about sun damage, age spots, and uneven skin tone and texture. At our medical spa in Anchorage, we believe the BBL (BroadBand Light) technology is the best approach. In this blog post, we’ll explain how BBL and IPL technology works, compare how each procedure is performed, and look at the results our med spa patients can expect. Are BBL and IPL the same thing? BBL … Continue reading »