Staff Spotlight: Ann Wheat, Au.D
February’s staff spotlight is Ann Chiles Wheat, Aud. Dr. Wheat has been with Columbus Speech & Hearing (CSH) for 33 years! She earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Arizona School of Health Sciences and received her Master of Science from University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Wheat’s areas of expertise include pediatric diagnostic and rehabilitative…
Heart Health & Hearing
February is National Heart Health Month. In honor of your heart, we’d like to talk to you about your hearing. Did you know having a healthy heart is healthy for the auditory system? Why? It is all about blood flow. The organ of hearing (the cochlea) is a small and highly vascularized organ that relies…
Staff Spotlight: Sarah Denman
In January’s Staff Spotlight, we are featuring Sarah Denman. Sarah is an exceptional speech-language pathologist and has been with Columbus Speech & Hearing since 2016- going on six years! Sara earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology & Bachelor’s in Speech & Hearing Science from The Ohio State University. A recipient 2020 Walter & Marian…
OTC Hearing Aids: What You Should Know
By: Jennifer Thomson, Au.D. It is estimated that 1 in 8 Americans and nearly 1.1 million Ohioans have hearing loss. Typically, people wait an average of 7 years before seeking help for their hearing loss. In late October 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established rules for a class of over the counter (OTC)…
Winter Speech/Language Activities for Home!
We all know that month of the year when the Holidays finally draw to an end, the weather somehow becomes that much colder, and managing a 5:00 p.m. sunset starts to seem impossible…that’s right, it’s January. But, have no fear! Columbus Speech & Hearing is here to give you some fun, at-home activity ideas to…
Toy Safety and Noise
December is Safe Toy and Awareness Month. Due to the holiday season, December is the biggest gift-giving month worldwide! When making toy purchases, safety is a big issue. Is this toy age-appropriate, are the pieces a choking hazard, and the ever-popular, will they shoot their eye out?! How often is noise level considered in your…
Talk Tips To Go: Holiday Events Around Town
By : Claire Slavik, M.A., CCC-SLP December brings colder temperatures, Winter Break from school, and plenty of festive events happening all throughout Central Ohio. Take advantage of these family-friendly events happening around town to target speech and language skills this holiday season! Wildlights at Columbus Zoo When: November 19, 2021 – January 2, 2022 Go…
Cocktail Party Effect
Holiday parties and gatherings in environments where multiple conversations are going on at once can make a less than accommodating listening environment creating a situation that audiologists refer to as the “cocktail-party” effect. The cocktail party effect refers to the ability to focus one’s attention on a particular speaker while being able to filter out…
COLUMBUS SPEECH & HEARING LAUNCHES BRAND REFRESH
New brand look and website reflects the continuation of our evolving goals and mission Since 1923, Columbus Speech & Hearing’s mission has been to unlock potential for individuals with communication challenges through all stages of life. Our team and its vision have evolved to better serve patients over the years, and it’s important that the…
Dublin Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
On May 13, the Columbus Speech & Hearing (CSHC) staff and Board, as well as members of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the grand opening of our new Dublin audiology office with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. “According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, only 1 in 5 people who need a hearing aid…