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Speech Pathology is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. Speech Pathology provides training, education and direct treatment for speech, language and swallowing
Some of the health conditions that benefit from Speech Pathology Therapy include:
- Adult and Child Voice Disorders
- Adult Swallowing Disorders
- Cleft Palate
- Cognitive Disorders
- Fluency - Adult and Child
- Laryngectomy
- Neurologic Disorders
- Orofacial Myology/Tongue Thrust
- Patient and Family Education
- Pediatric/Adolescent Articulation and Language
- Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing
- Video Swallow Study
- Stroke and traumatic brain injury
All patients are seen for an initial evaluation upon referral from the physician. Speech Pathology services also are provided in the Inpatient Rehabiliation Unit, Skilled Nursing Unit and acute hospital setting. Treatment and goals are established based upon the outcome of the evaluation. Each patients plan of care is established in coordination with the referring provider.
Jeannette Adamski
Director
641-428-5785
Located at Cheslea Creek
1501 Fourth Street SW
Mason City, IA 50401
641-428-7611, or 800-433-3883, ext. 7611
Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa's East Campus
1006 2nd Street NW
Mason City, IA 50401
641-428-5416, or 800-433-3883, ext. 5416
Skilled Nursing Unit / Acute Rehab Unit
910 North Eisenhower Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
641-428-5640, or 800-433-3883, ext 5640
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