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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-08-08, Page 1010 Times–Advocate Wednesday, August 8, 2007 Support for hospital continues with Hayter donation w _ s PAY TO THE Sotithi Ifww'tv ORDER OF Az_ pig Foot/6(u*i$ 35.000""__- {WE lhoiaa&cd 00 ss 0° DOLLARS T4fI,teri Closer to goal —The fundraising thermometer for the $1.6 million campaign for South Huron Hospital now sits at $961,000 with a recent $35,000 donation from the Hayter family. Pictured in front from left are Joanne Maguire, Frieda Hayter, Janice Hayter-Oke,Tom Hayter and Elaine Hayter; in back from left are campaign manag- er Bob Gehan, Foundation member John Wuerth and campaign team member Lori Baker. Proud to donate The Hayter Family The Hayter Family, over the years, has made use of the hospital services on various occasions whether it be: • ER for cuts, stitches, broken limbs, asthma attacks or preventing a major stroke and heart attack; • Appointments and follow up with specialists; • Rehab and recovery from major surgery; We are proud to make this donation and to carry on our family's support of the hospital in memory of our father, Harry Hayter. Although his life was filled with lots to do, dad under- stood the importance of having a hospital in the com- munity and wanted to ensure the continuance of ser- vices and care close to home. Dad joined the hospital board in 1969 and was a dedicated member until 1983. He was board chairperson from 1974 to 1976. Quality care close to home remains a family priority. Tom joined the hospital board last year and Janice is a nurse practitioner at the Grand Bend Area Community Health Clinic. With grandchildren and great grandchildren locating back to the area and employees with fami- lies, the availability of a medical facility with quality care is much appreciated. Putting it simply — the people of South Huron and surrounding area need this hospital to be the best it can be — our lives depend on it! GOAL: 1.6 MILLION Contact us South Huron Hospital Foundation 24 Huron St.W. Exeter, Ont., NOM 1S2 235-2700, ext. 5133 shha.foundation@shha. on.ca Speech pathology at South Huron Who Are Speech Pathologists (SLPs)? The role of the speech language pathologist (SLP) is more varied than many people realize. Those familiar with the term may think SLPs work only with children, but the spectrum of those who are served by speech language pathologists is very diverse. Originally called speech therapists, the practice is now called speech-language pathology. They are part of the allied health field, and often work with multi- disciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, physiothera- pists, occupational therapists and registered dietitians, or with educators in the academic sectors. What Does A Speech Language Pathologist Do? Speech-language pathology is the study of disorders that affect a person's speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing. The practice of speech-lan- guage pathology includes prevention, diagnosis, habili- tation, and rehabilitation of communication, modifica- tion of communication behaviours and enhancement of communication. It also deals with swallowing disor- ders or other upper aerodigestive disorders. SLPs work with people who have speech disorders, problems with vocal production, swallowing difficul- ties and language needs in a variety of different con- texts including schools, hospitals and clinics and through private practice. How Do I Know If I Need a Speech Language Pathologist? Examples of patients treated by speech pathologists include: • Children with speech (articulation) disorders; • Children who are not using language at their age level (receptive or expressive); • Adults who have communication difficulties (apha- sia or dysarthria) after stroke or head injury, or people with progressive neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease; • Adults after laryngectomy or other interventions involving the head and neck; • Patients with swallowing disorders from neurologi- cal disease; • People who use their voices professionally, espe- cially teachers, singers and performers with laryngeal Speech Pathologist Pat Knutson problems; • People with fluency (stuttering) disorders. You may need a speech language pathologist if: • People have trouble understand- ing your speech, or if you are not able to speak in a clear and confi- dent manner; • People have a problem under- standing what you want or need; • You have trouble understanding what other people are saying; • There are changes in the way your voice sounds; • You have changes in swallowing. Your doctor may refer you to a speech-language pathologist for further assessment. Huron and Perth counties have a number of resources through which a speech language patholo- gist is available. If you have concerns about your, or your child's, communication and swallowing abilities, contact your family physician or programs such as: Ontario Speech Language Association (OSLA) — a provincial professional organization for SLPs that can provide resources and contact information for SLPs in your area or the Canadian Association of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists (CASLPA), the national association which provides information across Canada. Sma11TALK — 1-866-333-7716 or www.smalltalkin- fo.ca, a program for preschool children to help them reach their full speech, language and communication potential. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario — informa- tion about communication and swallowing concerns following stroke. • • • ft _The Little Hospital That Does"