By Dan Nonte, University Relations
Contact: (336) 334-4314
Posted 4-24-08
GREENSBORO, NC – UNCG’s Speech and Hearing Program at Gateway University Research Park celebrates Better Hearing and Speech Month in May with a series of free seminars and speech and hearing screenings.
Each May, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association celebrates Better Hearing and Speech Month to raise awareness and promote treatment of communication disorders. Common disorders include hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), difficulty with swallowing or balance, stuttering, delayed language, or voice problems.
For more information, or to RSVP for the seminars or screenings, please call the program office at (336) 217-5122. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.
WHAT: A Celebration of Better Hearing and Speech Month
Seminar Series: Communication Disorders in Adulthood
Free Screenings: Adult Voice and Adult Hearing
WHO: Sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the UNCG Speech and Hearing Program at Gateway University Research Park
WHEN:Seminars
• 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 – “The Adult Voice: Defining ‘Normal,’ Voice Changes, Disorders, and Treatment Approaches for Adults.” Presented by Michael Campbell, MBA, MS, CCC-SLP.
• 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 – “Nothing to Get Choked Up About: Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Swallowing Disorders.” Presented by Sena Crutchley, MS, CCC-A.
• 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 – “The Audio-What? Hearing Loss Diagnosed, Defined and Treated.” Presented by Anne E. Hogan, MS, CCC-A.Screenings
• Wednesday, May 7 – Free Adult Voice Screenings
• All month – Free Adult Hearing Screenings
(Please RSVP quickly for screenings, appointments are limited and necessary.)WHERE: Gateway University Research Park, 5900 Summit Ave.
(Across Summit Ave. from Bryan Park)
