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May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month

May is Speech and Hearing

Awareness Month

May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
Hearing

The Department of Audiology has audiologists and technicians working in 15 sites across the province. Our work includes: prevention, increasing awareness, screening, testing, treatment, teaching/training, and participating in research in the areas of hearing, tinnitus, and balance.

Audiology (Hearing)
Speech

Speech and language services available at the Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres (NSHSC) are provided by Speech-Language Pathologists who are certified by the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Their work includes: prevention, increasing awareness,

Speech-Language Pathology
Balance

Your vestibular system (or system of balance) is located in your inner ear and is responsible for letting your brain know about changes in your head position. Your brain then sends commands to move your eyes so that you can see clearly as you move. The brain also sends commands to the muscles

Balance
Swallowing

Problems with swallowing (also called dysphagia), can occur throughout the lifespan. They can be the result of abnormalities at birth, structural or neurological damage, and or medical conditions. Common symptoms include coughing or choking on foods or liquids, drooling, unexplained weight loss,

Swallowing
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