The Speech & Hearing Center

11/26/2025

Signal Centers will be closed on November 26–27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular operations will resume on Monday, December 1.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃✨🍽️

11/25/2025

According to the Federal U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20,000 workplace hearing loss cases occur annually, many resulting in permanent hearing loss.

The Speech & Hearing Center HearMobile travels within a 250-mile radius of Chattanooga to conduct OSHA-mandated hearing testing at manufacturing facilities. This is to ensure that workers’ hearing is not negatively affected and that proper hearing safety measures are being taken.

This 50+ year old Industry program couldn't continue without your generous support. Donate today: https://givebutter.com/NN03rV

11/25/2025

Physical therapy at The Speech & Hearing Center helps children build strength, confidence, and independence, one milestone at a time.

Your gift today supports our pediatric physical therapy program and the children who count on it. https://givebutter.com/NN03rV

11/24/2025

Check out this month's blog post on hearing tips for this holiday season!

As the weather shifts and the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to family dinners, festive gatherings, long-awaited visits with friends

11/20/2025

This week's is: Play interactive games that involve turn-taking!

Play board games or card games that require taking turns and following directions. These games can be tailored to target specific speech sounds or language structures.

11/18/2025

Support The Speech & Hearing Center - give today!

When Jace first came to the Speech & Hearing Center, he was completely nonverbal. Today, he is able to express his emotions, share what he wants and tell others about the things he loves, thanks to consistent speech and occupational therapy and a supportive preschool environment.

Your gift helps make progress like this possible. Support our Giving Tuesday campaign from now until December 2. https://givebutter.com/NN03rV

11/18/2025

If you were seeing like this, you wouldn’t hesitate to see a professional. Why should your hearing be any different?

Hearing loss affects approximately 432 million adults worldwide. If you are questioning if you are among that number, please try our online hearing test. You can do it from the comfort of your own home, and it only takes five minutes: https://brnw.ch/21wXwnF.

11/11/2025

Looking for ways to support The Speech & Hearing Center?

For this year, we're raising funds for The Speech & Hearing Center! From now until December 2, help us share the magic of communication — from a child’s first words to an adult hearing their loved one again. With your support (matched 1:1 by the Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation), we aim to raise $10,000 for a new, accessible audiology booth and strengthened programs.

Give today: https://givebutter.com/NN03rV

11/10/2025

One in six adults 18 and older has hearing loss, according to the National Center of Health Science. Do you know the signs?

1) Frequently asking others to repeat themselves.
2) Others find your TV too loud.
3) Having difficulty hearing women and children.
4) It feels like others are mumbling.
5) Trouble hearing on the phone.
6) You avoid social situations that you used to enjoy.
7) Constant ringing or buzzing in your ears.
8) Others have told you that they think you have hearing loss.

Learn more about hearing loss and treatment options on our website: https://brnw.ch/21wXjTL.

11/07/2025

Our staff here at The Speech & Hearing Center put their all into each and every patient visit. Shoutout to Hailey and Evelyn for their recent 5-star review!

11/06/2025

This week's is: Play pretend!

Simulate real-life situations, such as ordering food at a restaurant or going shopping. This helps children practice conversational skills, turn-taking, and appropriate responses in different contexts.