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…
Community Support
Investing in the health of the greater Columbus area benefits us all. We are thankful for all our generous donors who support us in our mission of helping people improve communication for life. For more information, contact Danielle Dobkins at ddobkins@columbusspeech.org.
Manju E. Woods, MHA
Manju is a results driven healthcare executive with over twenty years’ of experience in operational and quality management. A business savvy, strategic thinker she can translate a vision into defined objectives while managing processes to optimize value to an organization. Her aptitude for building trust enables her to work fluidly across teams. Manju is a collaborative administrator and adapts well to…
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…
Making a Difference for 100 Years!
We want to take a moment to thank our spectacular patients, providers and staff who have helped make our journey possible. For nearly 100 years, we’ve helped people tackle communication challenges through all stages of their life and have become the recognized leader in successful, personized patient care and attention. Our practice began in 1923…
New Year Better Hearing
Make 2022 the year of better hearing. Did you know you should have your hearing checked regularly? Similar to vision, hearing can start to decline over time, and the earlier hearing loss is detected, the better the treatment outcome is likely to be. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) recommends that adults screen for hearing impairment…
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!
By: Anna Woos, M.S., CCC-SLP 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…
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…
Give
We believe that all people must be able to hear and be heard and that the ability to communicate and connect is vital to our health and well-being. Your donation will help us provide services to those who cannot afford them. Your support makes a difference: $25, can provide a speech & hearing screening $80,…