Spotlight on Speech and Hearing Health This May
Communication plays a vital role in our daily lives, and the month of May, Better Hearing and Speech Month, is the perfect time to celebrate it. HaysMed proudly recognizes our dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists: Jessica, MS, CCC-SLP, and Carol, MA, CCC-SLP, from Acute Care and Outpatient Services, along with Maria, MS, CCC-SLP, and Emma, MS, CCC-SLP, from the Rehabilitation Unit.
A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is a healthcare professional specializing in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. This field requires an advanced degree to practice. In addition, most SLPs earn the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), a nationally recognized credential awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). This certification signifies a high standard of clinical excellence and professional achievement in the field.
SLP’s diagnose and treat communication, swallowing, voice and other related disorders in the following settings:
- Hospitals (acute inpatient, rehabilitation units, etc.)
- Outpatient Rehabilitation setting
- Home Health
- Private Practices
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Schools
Here at HaysMed, our Speech Language Pathologists provide services to treat:
- Cognitive communication disorders – due to stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia, brain tumors, syndromes, and other developmental delays
- Motor speech Disorders – due to neurological conditions, stroke, TBI
- Expressive and Receptive Language Disorders – due to stroke, TBI
- Voice Disorders – due to vocal abuse/misuse, nodules, cyst, paralysis/nerve damage, laryngectomy, head/neck cancer
- Dysphagia (swallowing disorders)
Please contact HaysMed Speech Therapy at 785-623-5695 for more information about services or referral process.
