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For over 20 years, the Audiology Program has provided hearing testing and hearing aid services to Tribal communities in New Mexico and Southern Colorado.

Over 3,000 Tribal community members receive audiology services each year. We work with IHS physicians to diagnose and treat hearing problems.

Services Provided

  • Hearing tests for adults and children

We perform important testing for middle ear infections in children. We also screen hearing in newborns and infants.

  • Hearing aids and hearing aid repairs

New digital hearing aids and hearing aid repairs are available at very low cost. Many hearing aids can be repaired on site.

  • Medicaid hearing aid services

Medicaid-eligible patients usually qualify for new hearing aids, hearing aid repairs and batteries at no cost. We are a New Mexico Medicaid provider.

  • Hearing screening

Annual hearing screenings are completed for early intervention programs, Head Start and elementary schools. Hearing screenings are available at elderly and community centers upon request.

  • Custom hearing protection

To prevent hearing loss from loud noise, custom hearing protection is available to tribal community members. Swim molds may be recommended for children with chronic ear infections to keep ears dry while showering and swimming.

  • Health fairs and wellness events

We distribute information on hearing loss, ear infections, hearing aids and hearing protection at health fairs and wellness events.

  • Community education

Audiology staff is available to present on a variety of topics, such as hearing aid care, hearing protection, middle ear infections and language development.

Where are services provided?

Weekly audiology clinics are held at:

  • Albuquerque Indian Health Center (AIHC)
  • Acoma, Canoncito and Laguna Hospital (ACL)
  • Santa Fe Service Unit (SFSU)

Monthly audiology clinics are held at:

  • Pine Hill Health Center
  • Cañoncito Health Center
  • Mescalero PHS Hospital
  • Alamo Health Center

Bi-weekly audiology clinics are held at:

  • Jicarilla Health Center
  • Southern Ute Health Center
  • Ute Mountain Ute Health Center

A doctor’s referral is not needed for an audiology appointment. Contact the hospital, clinic or CHR program in your community to make an appointment.

Audiology Program Staff

Our staff consists of professional, certified audiologists who are licensed in the state of New Mexico, as well as an audiology technician.  Our goal is improve the hearing health of our Tribal communities.

Program Staff:

  • Chris Atkinson, Program Manager

catkinson@aaihb.org

  • Lori Workizer, AuD., Audiologist

lworkizer@aaihb.org

  • Todd Powell, AuD., Audiologist

tpowell@aaihb.org

  • Jon Drake, AuD., Audiologist

jdrake@aaihb.org

  • Margie Mexicano, Health Care Technician

mmexicano@aaihb.org

  • Donna Lasiloo, Health Care Technician

dlasiloo@aaihb.org

  • Raymond Warner, Assistant Health Care Technician

rwarner@aaihb.org

We are committed to providing high quality audiology care to the Tribal communities.  If you have any questions regarding our programs or our services, please call us at (505) 764-0036.

Clinic Phone Numbers

ACL Hospital (audiology)
552-5426

ACL Appointment Desk
552-5358

Alamo Health Center
(575) 854-2626

Albuquerque Indian Health Center (audiology)
248-4006

Albuquerque Indian Health Center (appt desk)
248-4052

Cochiti Clinic
465-2587

Dulce Health Center
(575) 759-3291/3292

Isleta Clinic
869-3200

Jemez Health Center (Liz Fragua/audiology)
(575) 834-3161

Jemez Health Clinic  
(575) 834-7413

Laguna Rainbow Nursing Home
552-6034

Mescalero Hospital
(575) 464-4441

Pinehill Health Center
775-3271

Sandia Clinic
867-4487

San Felipe Clinic  
867-2739

Santa Ana Clinic  
867-2497

Santa Clara Health Center
753-9421

Santa Fe Indian Hospital (audiology)
946-9217

Santa Fe Indian Hospital (appt desk)
946-9282

Santo Domingo Clinic
465-3060

Taos Health Clinic
(575) 758-4224

To'hajiilee Health Center
908-2307

Southern Ute Health Center (Ignacio)
(970) 563-4581

Southern Ute Audiology Clinic
(970) 563-0100 x2458

Ute Mountain Health Center (Towaoc)
(970) 565-4441

Zia Health Clinic
​867-5258

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    Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc.
    7001 Prospect Place NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87110

    Telephone Number: (505) 764-0036

    Fax Number: (505) 764-0446
    Toll Free Phone Number: 1-800-658-6717

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