Columbus Speech & Hearing Announces Westerville Location To Address Growing Speech, Hearing Demand For Services
Expansion marks the third location in Columbus community COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Speech & Hearing (CSH), Columbus’ premier speech and hearing nonprofit, today announced it’s expanding its footprint to meet the growing demand for speech and audiology services in the Westerville community. Located at 470 Olde Worthington Rd., the new office will open in June…
Staff Spotlight: Lisa Richmond, M.A.
This month’s staff spotlight is Audiologist Lisa Richmond. A Kent State Graduate, Lisa has been with Columbus Speech & Hearing for seven years. Described as thorough and kind by her patients, Lisa specializes in diagnostic services for adults and adult aural rehabilitation. What do you do in your spare time? I put up a temporary greenhouse each spring…
How to Discuss Hearing Loss with a Loved one
By: Dr. Jennifer Thomson, M.S., Au.D Talking to family members about their possible hearing loss could be uncomfortable and possibly confrontational. For many individuals, their hearing is not what it used to be. They may think their hearing loss only affects them, but hearing loss can cause problems in their relationships. Untreated hearing loss can…
Calista & Emmaline Donham
Emmaline and Coco are two girls who look alike but have completely different personalities. Emmaline is a take-charge leader who loves animals. She loves hockey and dancing, and her mom fully expects Emmaline to merge the two into the ultimate hockey ballerina. Coco is thoughtful and observant. Mom says Coco is a “work smarter not…
Talk Tips To Go: There’s a Correct Way to Hold my Mouth?
There’s a correct way to hold my mouth? Answer: YES!
1. Lips lightly closed together
2. Tongue tip on alveolar ridge
3. The rest of your tongue suctioned lightly along the roof
Staff Spotlight: Darrin Bean
In this month’s employee spotlight, we highlight Darrin Bean. Darrin has been with Columbus Speech & Hearing for 22 years!
Orofacial Myo-what?
March 3rd is World Hearing Day!
World Hearing Day Does Your Ears a World of Good Hearing loss is a global phenomenon—nearly 477 million people around the world have it.1 To raise awareness on how to prevent hearing loss and deafness and promote ear and hearing care for people everywhere, the World Health Organization (WHO) created World Hearing Day, held on…
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…
Tinnitus
50 million people in the United States experience tinnitus. Tinnitus is a “phantom” buzzing, ringing, clicking, or other sounds when no external sound is present. Tinnitus can range from non-bothersome to insufferable. It is a common symptom of noise exposure. Tinnitus can occur for many reasons; earwax, ear infections, or side effects from medications. In…