Medical conditions, aging, certain drugs, trauma and exposure to loud noises can all cause hearing difficulties. At Baptist, we can help with a wide range of audiology services, including:
- Hearing Loss Testing
- Evaluation of Voice Quality
- Speech Therapy
- Special Pediatric Programs
Common treatments may range from physical strengthening exercises to instructive or repetitive practice and drilling to the use of audio-visual aids.
Children's Services
Children's hearing tests need to be conducted differently from that of adults, just as treatments for pediatric hearing problems differ from adult treatments. Baptist operates a preschool program for children with hearing impairments and their hearing counterparts.
Pediatric Audiology Services
- Hearing Screenings
- Aural Habilitation
- Speech Therapy
Swallowing and Speech Problems
Because improper swallowing is often linked to speech problems, several Baptist facilities offer VitalStim®, a specialized therapy used to treat dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing). This device uses electrical stimulation to re-educate muscles to swallow by stimulating the muscles into contraction-increasing ranges, preventing muscle atrophy and increasing local blood circulation. This device can be used for patients of all ages with a wide variety of conditions.
