TriWest Network Audiologist Shares Passion for Veterans’ Hearing Health

PHOENIX (June 18, 2024) — Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) statistics reveal that hearing problems are the most common service-connected disability among Veterans.

Untreated hearing problems such as tinnitus (ringing in the ears), hearing loss and auditory processing issues are frequent hearing impairments that impact millions of Veterans, VA reports.

To help manage hearing problems faced by Veterans, a TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TriWest) network provider emphasizes that modern treatment options enrich lives and improve quality of life.

Dr. Hunter Gerhart is a board-certified audiologist and Director of Audiology for a multi-state provider group that serves Veterans within TriWest’s network. His audiology expertise provides valuable insight about the most common hearing problems affecting Veterans and the care, treatments and resources they need.

Read more about Dr. Gerhart’s passion for ear health in this new Healthy Homefront^® feature spotlighting how hearing treatment options can improve the lives of Veterans.