Staff Spotlight: Cara Walton
October’s staff spotlight is speech-language pathologist Cara Walton. Cara received her Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green and her Master’s degree from The Ohio State University. Drawn to the medical field, she chose Speech-Language Pathology because of the close relationships they form with people and the lack of blood. 🙂 Cara specializes in Augmentative and…
As the Weather Starts Getting Colder, Here’s How You Can Protect Your Ears
Did you know that cold, damp weather can affect the health of your ears, as can certain winter activities? We review how you can protect your ears during the late fall and winter months below. Cover Your Ears Your outer ears are comprised mostly of cartilage, with very little fat to insulate them against cold…
How Severe Is Your Hearing Loss?
According to an article published in the American Journal of Public Health, “An estimated 25.4 million, 10.7 million, 1.8 million, and 0.4 million US residents aged 12 years or older, respectively, have mild, moderate, severe, and profound better-ear hearing loss.” But what exactly do these classifications mean? We answer this question below. Normal Hearing If…
Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser – What’s the Difference?
Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers are very different regarding training and scope of practice. A hearing aid dispenser must have a high school diploma and be licensed by the state. A hearing aid dispenser is only allowed to test hearing for dispensing hearing aids and can only fit adult patients. They cannot treat you for…
Talk Tips To Go: Fall Activities at Home!
By: Brooke Stoyak M.A., CCC-SLP There are so many exciting activities to participate in once fall arrives during the year! Fall is the perfect season to target many different speech/language goals. Here are some ways for your family to engage in the fall fun: Fall Scavenger Hunt: Hide some of your favorite fall items inside/outside…
What Are the Different Parts of a Hearing Aid?
Modern hearing aids are essentially tiny computers that boast incredible features, allowing you to hear well when conversing with friends at The Pearl. In order to accomplish this, there are several essential parts that work together. We review these below. Microphone The amplification process starts with the microphone. The microphone picks up sounds from your…
Staff Spotlight: Emily Kirkendall
This month we feature Audiologist, Dr. Emily Kirkendall. Dr. Emily joined Columbus Speech & Hearing 15 years ago because she liked the idea of working for a non-profit organization and having the unique ability to work with adults and children every work day. A Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium graduate, Dr. Emily says the best part…
Audiology and The Balance System
Did you know that Audiologists are considered experts in the balance system? The vestibular (balance) organ is housed in the inner ear and uses input from your eyes, muscles, joints, and inner ear to maintain balance. We often take good balance for granted; however, those with balance-related issues can find them debilitating. What is a…
Protect Your Hearing During These Fall Activities
Fall is a favorite time of year for many, whether it’s the cooling temperatures, changing leaves or the various fun activities that are special to this time of year. However, it’s important to keep in mind that some fall activities may expose you to loud volumes that have the potential to damage your hearing. Noise…
Columbus Speech & Hearing Receives Nearly One Million Dollar Grant to Support Speech, Hearing Early Identification and Intervention
Funding will help reach and provide services to Columbus communities that are medically underserved COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Speech & Hearing (CSH), Columbus’ premier speech and hearing nonprofit, today announced that it has received a $975,000 grant from Ohio’s Medicaid managed care plans: Anthem, Buckeye, CareSource, Molina and UnitedHealthcare. These funds will go toward expanding…