Speech Therapy

The Rehab department at Angel Medical Center offers a variety of therapeutic services, including speech therapy. Our speech therapy staff is highly trained and attentive to each individual’s needs so we are able to care for you or your loved one. We use a personalized approach with one-on-one attention to help you meet your goals for recovery. The patient and their family members are involved in the recovery process so that every step of the way, the treatment plan remains individualized and personal.

Our staff of Speech-Language Pathologists hold masters degrees and national certifications and are licensed by the state of North Carolina. With a combined experience of 28 years in the field, we offer some of the top speech pathology services in western North Carolina.

Many patients of the hospital suffer illnesses that require the assistance of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Here are just a few of the illnesses/injuries we treat:

• Stroke
• Head trauma
• Head and neck cancer
• Parkinson’s disease
• ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
• Other degenerative diseases
• Cleft palate and lip
• Developmental delays
• Surgically associated deficits

Some patients may require speech therapy right away to begin talking or to begin safely eating again. The above mentioned conditions and many others can create speech, language, or swallowing deficits such as:

• Inability to speak
• Inability to remember words or thoughts
• Articulation errors
• Slurring
• Drooling
• Choking while eating or drinking
• Voice problems
• Stuttering

Talk with your doctor if you notice any changes in the muscles of the face, mouth, or throat or an inability to process language like you did before the incident. A speech therapy treatment program with our friendly staff may be right for you. For more information about the Speech Therapy department, call (828) 349-6679.

**An order from your physician is required.