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Show Hearing Clinic Scheduled at Local Clinic Take advantage of the hearing clinic at Garfield Memorial Clinic, Panguitch. 'C. Barton Anderson, a clinical audiologist, will be providing free hearing assessments. r C. Barton Anderson, M.S., CFY-A Other services include hearing aid repairs and new hearing aid-fittings on a 45-day 45-day trial basis. Clinics will be held on Tues., Apr. 9 and Tues., Apr. 23 from 9 - 11:30 a.m., Panguitch Garfield Clinic. Call 801-676-8842 for an appointment. 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