May dedicated to speech awareness

Since 1937, May has been designated Better Hearing and Speech Month, a time to inform, educate and to raise public awareness of speech, language and hearing disorders.

Speech-language pathologists play an important role in helping to eliminate or minimize the isolating effects of communication disorders. They help to enable and empower others with communication disorders to lead independent, productive and fulfilling lives.

Speech-language pathologists treat all types of speech, language and related disorders. They hold at least a master’s degree and are certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. They are also licensed by the state. They work in schools, private practice, hospitals, clinics and other health and education settings.

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit would like to recognize River Park Hospital speech-language pathologists as being vital team members in the rehabilitation process.

To learn more about speech/language disorders and treatment, feel free to contact River Park Hospital at 815-4000.