Why You Should Get Tested If You Think You Have a Penicillin Allergy
If your medical record says you have a penicillin allergy, you are not alone. Penicillin allergy is the most commonly reported drug allergy in the United States, listed in the records of roughly 10% of the population. But here is the surprising truth: over 90% of people who believe they are allergic to penicillin test…
Hearing Aids and Brain Health: What the New WHO Guidelines Mean for You
Your hearing does more than keep you in the conversation. It also helps keep your brain active, and the World Health Organization (WHO) now recognizes that connection in its guidelines on dementia risk. If you or someone you love has hearing loss, that’s encouraging news, because hearing loss is treatable. Here’s what changed, what the…
Pheasant Opener: Why Custom Earplugs Belong in Your Hunting Vest
Minnesota’s pheasant season opens Saturday, October 10. If you’re heading to the field, you’ve probably checked your license, your shells, and your blaze orange. There’s one more piece of gear worth packing: hearing protection. A rooster flushing from the grass is one of the best sounds of fall. The shot that follows is loud enough…
300 Years of Combined Care: Celebrating Our Doctors of Audiology
October is National Audiology Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating the 13 Doctors of Audiology at Midwest Hearing. Together, they bring more than 300 years of experience caring for patients’ hearing. Our audiology team provides comprehensive hearing care for every age and includes five audio technicians who support our patients. One Team, 300+ Years of Experience When…
Dr. Kristi Gravel Presents at AuDacity 2026
We’re proud to share that Dr. Kristi Gravel, Director of Midwest Hearing, presented at AuDacity 2026, the annual conference of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The ADA has hosted AuDacity since 2016 as a gathering place for audiologists focused on leadership and new ideas in hearing care. This year it…
Celebrating Our Legacy of Excellence Honorees
Legacy of Excellence Three physicians honored for eight consecutive years as Minnesota Monthly Top Doctors We are excited to announce that three of our physicians, Dr. Joshua Dorn, Dr. Christopher Tolan, and Dr. Kristin Gendron, have been named to Minnesota Monthly’s Legacy of Excellence, a distinction reserved for physicians who have earned Top Doctor recognition…
Congratulations to Our 2026 Minnesota Monthly Top Doctors
We are pleased to share that six of our physicians have been named to Minnesota Monthly’s Top Doctors list: Dr. Anna Bakeman, Dr. Joshua Dorn, Dr. Kristin Gendron, Dr. Garrett Griffin, Dr. Alice Knoedler, and Dr. Christopher Tolan. About the Recognition Minnesota Monthly’s Top Doctors list is a peer-nominated honor. Thousands of physicians across the…
Introducing Klara: A Secure, Convenient New Way to Reach Us
At Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, we are committed to making your care as accessible and efficient as possible. That’s why we are pleased to announce our transition to Klara, a secure messaging platform that lets you connect with our team as easily as sending a text. What Is Klara? Klara is a secure, HIPAA-compliant messaging system designed specifically…
Plan Ahead for a Safe and Healthy School Year
Schedule Now for Updated Asthma and Food Allergy School Forms As the end of the school year approaches, now is the time to think ahead for the 2026-27 school year. If your child has asthma, food allergies or both, updated school action plans are required before the first day of school, and summer appointments fill…
Communication Is at the Heart of Everything
This May, Let’s Talk About It Every meaningful moment in our lives involves communication. A conversation with a friend. Hearing your grandchild laugh. Following along at a noisy family dinner. When hearing works well, we often take it for granted. But for the millions of Americans living with hearing loss, communication takes real effort, and real support. May…