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
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Hearing tests for adults and children
We perform important testing for middle ear infections in children. We also screen hearing in newborns and infants.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Health fairs and wellness events
We distribute information on hearing loss, ear infections, hearing aids and hearing protection at health fairs and wellness events.
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
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
jdrake@aaihb.org
- Margie Mexicano, Audiology Technician
mmexicano@aaihb.org
- Donna Lasiloo, Audiology Technician
dlasiloo@aaihb.org
- Raymond Warner, Audiology Assistant
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