Voice, Speech and Swallowing Center of Georgia

02/06/2024

Listening to music with a cochlear implant can improve with time and practice. This Spotify playlist and simple tips from blues musician and cochlear implant recipient, Richard Reed, can help you bring music back into your life again after getting a cochlear implant. https://bit.ly/3w1zGhE

02/04/2024

This program will provide a basic overview of Parkinson's disease.

11/11/2023

Enjoying the Cochlear Implant Symposium at Wellstar this morning.

09/05/2023

Everyone is invited to the ribbon cutting tomorrow.

08/25/2023

Enjoyed our time at the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce breakfast this morning.

08/01/2023

Dating can be especially daunting when you have a neurologic condition. Those who've been there share advice to help you navigate the challenges: https://bit.ly/3JRD1ov

07/24/2023

Come see us at our new Calhoun location!

THE VOICE, SPEECH, AND SWALLOWING CENTER TO OPEN IN CALHOUN ON AUGUST 1: The Voice, Speech, and Swallowing Center will officially open on Aug. 1, 2023 in Calhoun, treating older adolescents and adults with voice, speech, language, cognitive and swallowing difficulties. The Calhoun office is located at 401 South Wall Street, Suite 102 in Calhoun. The office is the second location for an already established practice in Kennesaw, and is owned and operated by Brittany (Banks) Palmer, M. Ed., CCC-SLP, a 2002 graduate of Gordon Central High School.

READ MORE: https://www.gordongazettega.com/post/the-voice-speech-and-swallowing-center-to-open-august-1-in-calhoun

07/16/2023

07/14/2023

Eating fish regularly may shield delicate blood vessels in the brain from subtle damage that can lead to mild cognitive impairment, dementia, or stroke, according to recent research.

06/25/2022

Hearing loss has been linked to an increased risk of dementia. As part of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we encourage people of all ages to visit an audiologist. www.hearing.org

03/31/2022

While aphasia is a newsworthy event in the lives of more than 2 million Americans, it’s not a condition that most people understand unless they had a friend or family member experience it. The difficult news of actor Bruce Willis’s aphasia diagnosis has made international headlines and o...

03/08/2022

Love that this young lady is sharing her story. Be educated and be compassionate.

Bryn Bowles has aphasia, a side effect from strokes and other brain issues. Strangers have misjudged her imperfect speech as drunkenness.

02/11/2022

Knowing the signs of stroke could save your, or a family members, life!

https://www.today.com/health/health/woman-29-stroke-urges-know-signs-stroke-act-fast-rcna15569?fbclid=IwAR2Gp-h9dx37SslQ7To_4K5Wn7NGasB4jFGFKbDUaPnQcVCy5Ou9cxZpCEQ

“If you see someone exhibiting signs of stroke, facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties — it’s time to call 911 because time lost is brain lost.”

10/22/2021

Happy International Stuttering Awareness Day!

07/08/2021

Protect your ears!

Headed to a concert or other loud event this summer? Take steps to protect your hearing! Share these tips with family and friends.

04/16/2021

Great read.

A speech pathologist and lecturer in voice disorders explains why lemon and honey tea won't fix your lost voice. But here's what might help.

04/11/2021

Today is World Parkinson’s Day! Think you know a lot about Parkinson’s? Take the quiz today to test your knowledge of Parkinson’s disease: Parkinson.org/KnowMorePD

Share with your friends and family so they can show what they know too 🧠 Let's until there is NO more PD!

03/22/2021

This , learn the facts about brain injury and spread the word. Visit https://bit.ly/3vSNRB1 to view our full infographic about brain injury and who it impacts.