Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center Communication disorders diagnosis, treatment and prevention ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://cfshc.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [A Legacy of Care](https://cfshc.org/a-legacy-of-care/) - A Legacy of Care, Still Changing LivesWe are honored to be named as a recipient of the Mabel Schaefer Grant through GiveWell Community Foundation.This generous $60,000 investment will support our Fall Prevention, VNG, and Balance Diagnostic Capacity through The Balance Clinic, helping us better serve patients who are facing dizziness, balance concerns, and fall risks.We - [Communication Station #4 is Complete!](https://cfshc.org/communication-station-4-is-complete/) - Thanks to Publix Super Markets Charities, the dream for Van #4 has been made a reality. This one is a game changer! With built-in wheelchair access, we’re removing barriers and bringing care directly to more people than ever before. More access. More connection. More moments that matter. This means even more hearing care out in - [CFSHC Receives Empower Polk 2025 Grant!](https://cfshc.org/cfshc-receives-empower-polk-2025-grant/) - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center has been awarded the 2025 Empower Polk Grant. Empower Polk is an annual competitive grant program of the GiveWell Community Foundation with the goal of empowering local nonprofit organizations to become more efficient and sustainable. CFSHC continues to expand services and space, with the next expansion including a Balance - [CFSHC Receives 2024 GiveWell Empower Polk grant!](https://cfshc.org/cfshc-receives-2024givewell-empower-polk-grant/) - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center has been awarded the 2024 Empower Polk Grant. Empower Polk is an annual competitive grant program of the GiveWell Community Foundation with the goal of empowering local nonprofit organizations to become more efficient and sustainable. As the Center continues to expand services, space has been a great need. This - [Career Opportunities Available!](https://cfshc.org/career-opportunities-available/) - CFSHC is looking for Speech-Language Pathologists! - [Make the connection: Hearing loss and dementia](https://cfshc.org/make-the-connection-hearing-loss-and-dementia/) - It’s a well-known fact that, as we get older, we tend to experience some level of decline in our cognitive ability. For some of us it may be mild, and for others more serious. Although a normal part of aging, typical issues tend to pop up, including forgetting details, taking longer to learn new things, - [Hearing aids slow cognitive decline in people at high risk](https://cfshc.org/hearing-aids-slow-cognitive-decline-in-people-at-high-risk/) - As the world population ages, the number of people living with dementia and other types of cognitive impairment continues to rise. Safe and affordable interventions to prevent or slow age-related cognitive decline are greatly needed. Studies have found an association between hearing loss and the development of dementia in older adults. Research also suggests that - [Hearing loss is a major risk factor for dementia. Hearing aids can help.](https://cfshc.org/hearing-loss-is-a-major-risk-factor-for-dementia-hearing-aids-can-help/) - Hearing aids are now available over the counter without a prescription, a potential game changer for hearing and brain health. The greater availability of hearing aids could improve the lives of those with untreated mild to moderate hearing loss and also mitigate the risk of dementia for millions of people in the United States. - [How treatment for hearing loss can help reduce risk of dementia](https://cfshc.org/how-treatment-for-hearing-loss-can-help-reduce-risk-of-dementia/) - Getting treatment for hearing loss, such as hearing aids, could help protect your brain against Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, according to a new study. Maria Shriver reports for TODAY. - [Hearing Loss and Cognitive Impairment: Epidemiology, Common Pathophysiological Findings, and Treatment Considerations](https://cfshc.org/hearing-loss-and-cognitive-impairment-epidemiology-common-pathophysiological-findings-and-treatment-considerations/) - In recent years, there has been increasing research interest in the correlation between hearing impairment and cognitive decline, two conditions that have demonstrated a strong association. Hearing loss appears as a risk factor for cognitive impairment, especially among certain populations, notably nursing home residents. Furthermore, hearing loss has been identified as a modifiable age-related condition - [Want to reduce your risk of dementia? Get your hearing checked today](https://cfshc.org/want-to-reduce-your-risk-of-dementia-get-your-hearing-checked-today/) - Are you having a little trouble hearing conversations? If so, you're not alone. An estimated 23% of Americans ages 12 and older have hearing loss. Although most of those people have mild hearing loss, for people ages 80 years and older, it's more common for hearing loss to be moderate to severe than mild. But not only - [The Hidden Risks of Hearing Loss](https://cfshc.org/the-hidden-risks-of-hearing-loss/) - Hearing loss is frustrating for those who have it and for their loved ones. But recent research from Johns Hopkins reveals that it also is linked with walking problems, falls and even dementia. In a study that tracked 639 adults for nearly 12 years, Johns Hopkins expert Frank Lin, M.D., Ph.D., and his colleagues found that mild hearing - [Mayo Clinic Minute: How hearing affects your brain health](https://cfshc.org/mayo-clinic-minute-how-hearing-affects-your-brain-health/) - If you find yourself having difficulty following conversations or issues with memory and thinking skills, you may want to get your hearing checked. Age-related hearing loss may be linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline. Several large studies have shown that people who have a degree of hearing loss, even in midlife, have an increased risk - [How is hearing loss related to cognitive decline and dementia?](https://cfshc.org/how-is-hearing-loss-related-to-cognitive-decline-and-dementia/) - Cognitive load. One mechanism which has been hypothesized to link hearing loss and cognitive decline is the idea of cognitive load. In other words, when you can't hear well, the ear is constantly sending a garbled auditory signal to the brain. Does the brain constantly have to work harder to process that poor signal? Is the brain reallocating - [Hearing loss is a known risk factor for dementia](https://cfshc.org/hearing-loss-is-a-known-risk-factor-for-dementia/) - Studies have long linked hearing loss to dementia. One Johns Hopkins study concluded that people with hearing loss are up to five times more at risk for developing dementia than peers with normal hearing. Researchers confess the science is not definitive on exactly why hearing loss increases dementia risk, but they agree on three probable reasons, all of which - [CFSHC Receives 2023 Empower Polk Grant!](https://cfshc.org/cfshc-receives-2023-empower-polk-grant/) - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center has been awarded the 2023 Empower Polk Grant. Empower Polk is an annual competitive grant program of the GiveWell Community Foundation with the goal of empowering local nonprofit organizations to become more efficient and sustainable. This grant supports implementation of a new patient management system, allowing the Center to - [Join us for Mr. Central Florida 2023!](https://cfshc.org/join-us-for-mr-central-florida-2023/) - Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center is proud to announce the return of the annual fundraiser, Mr. Central Florida, presented by The Ruthvens. This signature event, to be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, will return to the Bonnet Springs Park Event Center. The theme for this year's Mr. Central Florida fundraiser is "The Speakeasy," - [Stroke Support Group Relaunching on October 19th!](https://cfshc.org/stroke-support-group-relaunching-on-october-19th/) - The Stroke Support Group will be relaunched on October 19th at 9:30am in the Ruthven Community Room. Meetings will take place every 3rd Thursday of the Month at 9:30am. For more information, contact Lauren Fife at LFife@cfshc.org or MaryBeth Rutledge at mbrutledge@cfshc.org. You can also call 863-686-3189. - [CFSHC Welcomes New Clinicians!](https://cfshc.org/cfshc-welcomes-new-clinicians/) - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center is growing! To accommodate tremendous growth in our county and continue to serve our patients in a timely manner, we have four new additions to our clinical staff! We are thrilled to welcome each of these experienced and specialized professionals to our team. We know they will accomplish great - [CFSHC Receives Impact Polk Grant!](https://cfshc.org/cfshc-receives-impact-polk-grant-2/) - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center is thrilled to announce a grant receipt to support our "Hearing Health Screenings for Newborns and Children" program! Hearing loss is one of the most common birth defects in the U.S. and ear infections are the most frequently diagnosed disease in young children. Early intervention for hearing difficulties and - [CENTRAL FLORIDA SPEECH & HEARING CENTER RECEIVES IMPACT POLK GRANT](https://cfshc.org/central-florida-speech-hearing-center-receives-impact-polk-grant/) - Lakeland, FL (May 1, 2022) – Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center is pleased to announce it has received a $18,700 grant from the George W. Jenkins Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation. These funds will support the Center’s purchase of equipment critical to providing pediatric and newborn screenings. Hearing loss is one of the - [YOUR GOOD NEWS: Mr. Central Florida contest raises $413,000 for Speech & Hearing Center](https://cfshc.org/your-good-news-mr-central-florida-contest-raises-413000-for-speech-hearing-center/) - The Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center's 10th annual Mr. Central Florida presentation event, sponsored by The Ruthvens, was held Oct. 29 at Bonnet Springs Park. This year’s event raised $413,700, which will go directly toward helping men, women and children achieve better communication with the world around them. Each Mr. Central Florida candidate raised funds through - [Better Hearing & Speech Month](https://cfshc.org/better-hearing-speech-month/) - Communication disorders are among the most common conditions in children and adults, affecting tens of millions of people in the United States alone. Left untreated, these disorders can negatively impact a person’s academic, social, and career success—as well as their overall quality of life. With early treatment, many communication disorders can be reversed or even - [April is Autism Acceptance Month!](https://cfshc.org/april-is-autism-acceptance-month/) - This April, the Autism Society of America is proud to continue its fifth annual #CelebrateDifferences campaign in honor of Autism Acceptance Month. Everyday, they work to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community to live fully. They believe that acceptance is creating a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the - [CFSHC Receives Empower Polk Grant!](https://cfshc.org/cfshc-receives-empower-polk-grant/) - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center has been awarded the 2022 EmpowerPolk Grant. Empower Polk is an annual competitive grant program of the GiveWell Community Foundation with the goal of empowering local nonprofit organizations to become more efficient and sustainable. This grant supports implementation of new patient outreach media, purchasing office devices and investing in - [How Hearing Affects Your Overall Health](https://cfshc.org/how-hearing-affects-your-overall-health/) - Articles / By CQ Partners What Hearing Loss Means for Your Overall Health For many of us, maintaining our health is a constant priority. Regular checkups, activity, and a healthy diet all contribute to our overall being, but how does hearing impact our health? Hearing loss affects many of us and our loved ones, so it’s important to know - [5 Tips for Adjusting Your Hearing Aids](https://cfshc.org/5-tips-for-adjusting-your-hearing-aids/) - Articles / By CQ Partners Hearing Aid Adjustment: 3 Things to Know Having hearing aids that are properly programmed with the correct settings for your specific needs can make all the difference in your quality of life. As you start to experience the benefits of your hearing aids, you may notice that it takes some adjustment on your part. - [Hearing Loss: What type do you have and what can you do?](https://cfshc.org/hearing-loss-what-type-do-you-have-and-what-can-you-do/) - Articles / By CQ Partners Different Types of Hearing Loss and Why it Matters The chances are high that you or someone close to you is dealing with hearing loss. It’s a condition that impacts approximately 48 million people in the United States. Hearing loss can not only cause discomfort, but it can be isolating and anxiety-inducing. - [What are OTC Hearing Aids?](https://cfshc.org/what-are-otc-hearing-aids/) - What to Know About OTC Hearing Aids Hearing loss can feel overwhelming. If you have noticed a decline in your hearing ability, you may feel confused on what to do next. Our goal is to help you find a device that will provide you with amplification to hear your friends, family, and colleagues again. The - [We received Empower Polk!](https://cfshc.org/we-received-empower-polk/) - CENTRAL FLORIDA SPEECH & HEARING CENTER RECEIVES EMPOWER POLK GRANT Lakeland, FL (May 15, 2021) – Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center has been awarded the 2021 EmpowerPolk Grant. Empower Polk is an annual competitive grant program of the GiveWell Community Foundation with the goal of empowering local nonprofit organizations to become more efficient and - [Holiday Hours](https://cfshc.org/holiday-hours/) - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center will be closed on December 23 & 24, in honor of Christmas. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 27. The Center will also be closed on December 31 for New Year's Even. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, January 3 2022! - [Innovation in the Health Care System Award Recipients!](https://cfshc.org/innovation-in-the-health-care-system-award-recipients/) - Florida Blue Foundation awards $9 million in health care grants to nonprofits statewide JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the state’s leading health insurance company, today announced more than $9 million in grants to 31 nonprofits statewide. Programs receiving grants demonstrate innovation in the health care system, address consumer health, - [Hearing Dogs: Navigating through the World's Sounds](https://cfshc.org/hearing-dogs-navigating-through-the-worlds-sounds/) - Hearing Dogs: Navigating People through the World’s Sounds Hearing loss affects many factors of life, from social conversations to enjoying leisure activities to overall health. What many people seldom realize is how hearing loss affects safety. Those with hearing loss commonly experience anxiety and paranoia, often times from fear or concerns related to safety. At - [#GivingTuesday - Giving Hope](https://cfshc.org/givingtuesday-giving-hope/) - This #Giving Tuesday, we celebrate how past donors have GIVEN HOPE and share how future donors can do the same. Meet Miranda. Miranda came into this world already with many things working against her. She was an intrauterine growth restricted baby and her mother passed away when she was 14 months old. At age six, - [#GivingTuesday - Hope for Recovery](https://cfshc.org/givingtuesday-hope-for-recovery/) - This #Giving Tuesday, we celebrate how past donors have GIVEN HOPE and share how future donors can do the same. Following a massive stroke in of January 2021, Dan found himself in in the unplanned and unfamiliar world of Aphasia. Aphasia is a language disorder that results from damage to the brain, frequently due to - [Special Event - Find Freedom from Hearing Loss!](https://cfshc.org/special-event-find-freedom-from-hearing-loss/) - For true independence this Fourth of July, start by treating your hearing loss. Free yourself to the possibilities of a life well heard. Book an appointment with us between July 6 and 8 to receive: FREE Complete Hearing Aid ConsultationFREE Video Otoscope ExamFREE Demonstration of the Latest Technology CALL 863-614-1280 to schedule your appointment! Offer - [Fun Worksheets and Facts about Audiology for Kids!](https://cfshc.org/fun-worksheets-and-facts-about-audiology-for-kids/) - Interested in teaching your children about Audiology and Hearing Health?? Check out these fun worksheets, games, and fact sheets for kids! Protect Your Hearing Word Find Audio Quiz Answers Audio Quiz Label the Ear Color the Ear Audiologist Word Find Audiologist Crossword Audiologist Crossword Answers Connect the Dots - [New Career Opportunities!](https://cfshc.org/new-career-opportunities/) - We are hiring! Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center is seeking enthusiastic employees to join our fabulous team. We invite you to view our open positions and see if any are a good fit for you... and share with others! Click here to see our open positions. - [Now Hiring! - Audiology Doctoral Extern](https://cfshc.org/now-hiring-audiology-doctoral-extern/) - Audiology Doctoral Extern - Click to Apply! This externship position is available to eligible fourth year Audiology students enrolled in a four year doctoral program. Start and end dates are flexible depending on your University's requirement. Deadline to apply is August 31, 2021. Our department includes three Doctors of Audiology, one with ASHA certification, one - [Protect Your Hearing this Summer!](https://cfshc.org/protect-your-hearing-this-summer/) - Protect Your Hearing This Summer Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center/Lakeland Hearing Care It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy. However, outdoor activities can lead to noise-induced hearing loss if you are not careful. Noise-relat­ed hear­ing loss is com­mon, affect­ing near­ly 15 per­cent of adults in the Unit­ed States. Infants and small chil­dren are more - [Hearing Loss & Mental Health](https://cfshc.org/hearing-loss-mental-health/) - Am I Depressed or Do I Have Hearing Loss?May is Mental Health Month, but did you know that it is also dedicated to bettering hearing health? What many don’t know is the connection between untreated hearing loss and mental health. What do they have to do with one another? Why do I feel isolated?Helen Keller - [CFSHC Grant News!](https://cfshc.org/cfshc-grant-news/) - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center is thrilled to announce two grant receipts to support our "Kid Blitz" program! The Center received funds from Harrell Family Charities and the George W. Jenkins Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation to support the program. “Kid Blitz” is an innovative program designed to provide children with timely hearing - [CFSHC Receives Grant from GiveWell!](https://cfshc.org/cfshc-receives-grant-from-givewell/) - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center is thrilled to announce the receipt of a grant from the George W. Jenkins Fund within GiveWell Community Foundation. This grant was awarded to support the "Hear it to Say it" project, which enables the Center to purchase a new OAE machine for our speech/language department. The SLP department - [Recipe for Communication](https://cfshc.org/recipe-for-communication/) - Join us for a priceless, cozy, AT HOME DINNER with Chef Jeff Conley, Senior Managing Chef of Publix Aprons Cooking School. Chef Conley has created this sumptuous dinner for two, exclusively for you! With just about everything you need available to be delivered to your door or picked up at CFSHC. You will have the - [Why is that kid screaming in the grocery store?](https://cfshc.org/why-is-that-kid-screaming-in-the-grocery-store/) - So, you’re in the store grabbing a few items and trying to remember what’s on your list when, you hear a child in the next aisle yelling at the top of his lungs. You turn the corner and see the child is much older than you thought for a child to be yelling and out - [Hearing Aid Payment Options](https://cfshc.org/payment-options/) - Payment Options If you've been waiting to get hearing aids because of price, let us help you! We offer great prices on all major brands of hearing aids and have added other ways to help you get the hearing aids you need. Your Audiologist can discuss our plans with you during your appointment. Available plans - [Our New Website is Live!](https://cfshc.org/our-new-website-is-live/) - Welcome to our new website! We hope that you will enjoy our new website and all that it has to offer. The new design is fresh, easy to navigate and reflects the Center well! Thanks for visiting! - [Heart Disease & Hearing](https://cfshc.org/heart-disease-hearing/) - What does heart disease have to do with hearing loss? It’s all about blood flow. Studies have shown that good circulation plays a role in maintaining good hearing health. Conversely, inadequate blood flow and trauma to the blood vessels in the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss. That’s because the delicate hair cells in - [An Interview with CFSHC’s Resident “Book Lady"!](https://cfshc.org/book-lady/) - Did you know that Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center’s Senior Speech-Language Pathologist, Amy Tyner, is also an Independent Consultant with Usborne Books & More? In honor of Read Across America Day on March 2, we caught up with Amy to find out a little more about how being the Center’s resident “book lady” fits - [Is Your Hearing Loss Costing You Money?](https://cfshc.org/is-your-hearing-loss-costing-you-money/) - Is Your Hearing Loss Costing You Money? Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition in the United States. Although it is twice as prevalent as diabetes and cancer, only 20% of those with hearing loss actually seek treatment. Untreated hearing loss has serious consequences, negatively affecting overall physical, social and mental wellbeing. - [Speech/Language Tip of the Month!](https://cfshc.org/speech-language-tip-of-the-month/) - Let’s Talk About Clothes Amy C. Tyner, M.A. CCC-SLP, Senior Speech-Language Pathologist Helping Your Child Learn About Clothing Words Winter in Florida is a time of changing weather. It is a good time to talk with children about the clothes that we wear depending on the weather. You can help your child’s vocabulary by talking - [COVID-19 Procedures](https://cfshc.org/covid-19-update/) - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center is open, but the health and safety of our patients and employees is of utmost importance. True to our mission, we are working hard to make sure that we continue to serve our patients and community in the safest way possible. We have instituted internal policies to limit patient - [Cornhole for a Cause](https://cfshc.org/cornhole-for-a-cause/) - Join us for a Cornhole Tournament, benefitting Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center! Does your team have what it takes to win the championship? Prizes, music and 50/50 chance to win!Food & brews will be available to purchase. Register Today! Check out our sponsorship opportunities. Only $25 per player! - [Save the Date for Mr. Central Florida 2021!](https://cfshc.org/save-the-date-for-mr-central-florida-2021/) - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2021 - 5:30PM AT CMX CINEMAS (FORMERLY COBB THEATRES) AT LAKESIDE VILLAGEJoin us for a dazzling Red Carpet Premier Hybrid Event! Enjoy live entertainment, food & drinks, and an outstanding field of contestants vying for the title of Mr. Central Florida on the “Big Screen,” or join the livestreaming of the event - [Shoes for Sound](https://cfshc.org/shoes-for-sound/) - Have you cleaned out your closet lately? You may not realize it, but those shoes you keep saying you're going to wear but never do have value! Join us in our "60-Day Challenge" to fill 100 bags filled with gently worn, used and new shoes. We're looking for all types of shoes: sneakers, casual shoes, - [World Hearing Day](https://cfshc.org/world-hearing-day/) - For World Hearing Day, we are spending 24 hours sharing fun facts and news about hearing on social media. Here you can see all of our posts throughout the day! #worldhearingday#hearinghealthmatters Test my Hearing! Gutentor Button Watch Video - [Even the Best Parents Need a Little Help](https://cfshc.org/even-the-best-parents-need-a-little-help/) - [FREE Caption Call Phones](https://cfshc.org/free-caption-call-phones/) - Caption Call is a FREE service that is offered to those with a hearing loss. Review the image below to see how Caption Call works. If it is something you are interested in check out www.captioncall.com to learn how you can take advantage of this FREE service. - [CFSHC in the News!](https://cfshc.org/cfshc-in-the-news/) - Watch Bay News 9 and the Ledger for a heartwarming story about one of our speech and audiology patients, Christopher! Bay News 9 sent out Rick Elmhorst and The Ledger sent Gary White. Both came with photographers and spent quite a bit of time here at the Center. They observed Danielle and Christopher in therapy - [CFSHC receives Impact Polk Grant!](https://cfshc.org/cfshc-receives-impact-polk-grant/) - Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center is pleased to announce it has received a $7,500 grant from the George W. Jenkins Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation. These funds will support the purchase of developmentally appropriate books for many children throughout the year. The Language to Literacy (L2L) program is designed to provide books - [Greetings From Wesley & Ashley Barnett](https://cfshc.org/wesley-and-ashley-barnett/) - Caring starts at home! Ashley and I are honored to support the Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center in their efforts to assist our family, friends, and neighbors with their daily communication needs. We never know when a stroke or some other type of injury may occur, limiting our ability to hear, eat and/or speak - [CFSHC Featured in the Ledger!](https://cfshc.org/cfshc-featured-in-the-ledger/) - Please take a few minutes to read this article about the Center. http://www.theledger.com/article/20160430/NEWS/160439980?tc=cr If you can help us serve more people in any way, contact us at 863-686-3189. To make a donation, visit www.cfshc.org/donate - [CFSHC receives a grant from the GiveWell Community Foundation](https://cfshc.org/cfshc-receives-a-grant-from-the-givewell-community-foundation/) - CFSHC is proud to announce that we've received a grant from the George W. Jenkins Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation for our "Helping Seniors Maintain Their Independence" program! In addition, we received the remaining grant money needed for our "Helping Children with Cochlear Implants Improve Language" program! Thank you so much to the George - [2020 Mr. Central Florida is Crowned!](https://cfshc.org/2020-mr-central-florida-is-crowned/) - CENTRAL FLORIDA SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER INTRODUCES 2020 MR. CENTRAL FLORIDA, LT. JIM OSTOJIC Lakeland, FL On October 29th, Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center held its 8th annual Mr. Central Florida, sponsored by The Ruthvens. It was the first livestreamed event, where guests could watch from the comfort of their home or their cars - [Post Subject](https://cfshc.org/post-subject/) - [Success Story](https://cfshc.org/success-story-2/) - Allesandro’s mother began a painful journey, discovering that her baby could not hear. He had a hard time forming or repeating babbling sounds and wasn’t startled by loud noises. As he got older, he grew more and more frustrated that he couldn’t make anyone understand him. His mother enrolled in sign language classes so - [The Center Featured in The Ledger ](https://cfshc.org/the-center-featured-in-the-ledger/) - Becoming chief executive officer of Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center this spring filled Roxann Bonta with a torrent of emotions, some of which make her smile and others that bring tears. "Of all the jobs I've ever had, this one has made me cry and laugh and feel sorry more," she said. To read - [Success Story](https://cfshc.org/success-story/) - Robin was 2 days old when we found out that she was deaf. She was tested as a newborn due to the family history of her older sister, Julie being diagnosed with deafness at age 14 months. When the doctor told us that Robin was deaf, I grieved. It was a very emotional time for us - [Hear the Difference Looping Makes](https://cfshc.org/hear-the-difference-looping-makes/) - The links below demonstrate how a loop system can work in different noisey environments, one being the New York Subway and the other a House of Worship. New York Subway Toll Booth House of Worship To learn more please visit the looping section of our web-site. - [Success Story](https://cfshc.org/etiam-commodo-convallis/) - Michelle was very bright and capable, but she struggled so hard to process the smallest requests from her parents, teachers and friends. Michelle’s parents took her to several doctors and other specialists, but they couldn’t find the solution. Finally they were referred to CFSHC. - [Thank You To Our Vendors](https://cfshc.org/thank-you-to-our-vendors/) - [May is Better Hearing and Speech Month](https://cfshc.org/may-is-better-hearing-and-speech-month/) - For over 75 years, May has been designated as Better Hearing and Speech Month -- a time to raise public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the various forms of communication impairments to include those of hearing, speech, language, and voice. Helen Keller once noted that of all her impairments, she was perhaps troubled most by - [June is National Aphasia Awareness Month](https://cfshc.org/june-is-national-aphasia-awareness-month/) - Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that impairs a person’s ability to process language but does NOT affect intelligence. You can help raise awareness during National Aphasia Awareness Month in June. - [New Service Offering: The Looping Solution](https://cfshc.org/have-you-heard-about-looping-you-will/) - Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center is launching a new service, looping, to assist the hearing impaired population in central Florida. ## Pages - [Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center](https://cfshc.org/) - Call Now! 863-686-3189 Career Opportunities Available! APPLY NOW! Help us Make Room for More! DONATE TODAY Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center is a premier, world-class speech, language and hearing disorders treatment facility in the beautiful heart of Central Florida and Polk County. Today, as in every day for over half a century, we welcome - [Audiology & Hearing Services](https://cfshc.org/audiology/) - Audiology Department Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center's Audiology department (also known as Lakeland Hearing Care) provides a full range of hearing diagnostic tests, hearing aids, and hearing aid fittings, programming and repairs. In addition, the Center provides ASL interpreting services, assesments for implantable hearing solutions, cochlear implant programming, and assistive technology. For more information on - [Career Opportunities](https://cfshc.org/careers/) - Current Employment Opportunities at CFSHC To Apply, send a resume and cover letter to Lauren at Lgiordano@cfshc.org Outreach Audiologist Outreach AudiologistHelp Bring Hearing Healthcare Beyond Our Walls.Are you an audiologist who believes exceptional hearing healthcare should reach everyone—not just those who can make it to a clinic? Do you enjoy connecting with people, building relationships, - [I'm Interested!](https://cfshc.org/protect-the-beat/) - I'm Interested! - [863 Live!](https://cfshc.org/863-live/) - What an incredible day! Thanks to our amazing community, 863 Live! was filled with music, laughter, and the joy of coming together. Your support helps Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center continue providing vital speech, language, hearing, and balance services to thousands each year. From all of us here—and all the patients whose lives you - [NEW! Sign Language Classes](https://cfshc.org/new-sign-language-classes/) - American Sign Language Classes are back! American Sign Language (ASL) is a complete, natural language that has the same linguistic properties as spoken languages, with grammar that differs from English. ASL is expressed by movements of the hands and face. It is the primary language of many North Americans who are deaf and hard of hearing - [Sound Investment Society](https://cfshc.org/soundinvestment/) - As we look ahead, we’re thrilled to invite you to become part of something even more transformative: our Sound Investment Society. This exclusive group of supporters is committed to making a lasting difference by pledging $5,000 or more over a five-year period. Formerly known as the Dream Makers' Society, this new name reflects both the - [Volunteer Sign Ups - Staff Only](https://cfshc.org/volunteer-sign-ups-staff-only/) - [Cinotti Screening Program](https://cfshc.org/screen/) - FREE SCREENING CONSENT FORMFree hearing screening are provided through the Cinotti Grant Program, which seeks to expand access to no-cost health care screenings and services for the public through nonprofit entities. - [Summer Speech Series](https://cfshc.org/summer/) - SUMMER SPEECH SERIES School's out for the summer... But speech therapy doesn't have to be! Apply for the Summer Speech Series below. Click the left photo to view details. - [Book Drive](https://cfshc.org/book-drive/) - [Walk-In Clinic](https://cfshc.org/walk-in-clinic/) - Walk-In Clinic We are pleased to be able to offer walk-in clinic to our patients, twice a day. Walk in clinic is available to patients after the initial trial period is over. During the trial period, patients will need to schedule an appointment with an audiologist. Hours: Monday-Friday10:00am-11:30am 2:00pm-3:00pmWalk-in Clinic is for...- Tubing replacements- Cleanings- - [Donate](https://cfshc.org/donate/) - Make a Donation, Help Others Connect. To read our 2022-2023 Annual Report, click here. Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center is a not for profit, charitable organization formed under Section 501(c)3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Donations to Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center are tax-deductible as charitable contributions for US federal income tax - [Vestibular, Balance & Dizziness](https://cfshc.org/vestibular-balance/) - Vestibular, Balance & Dizziness Services Now Available! Are you experiencing dizziness, balance issues, or vertigo? Look no further! Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center is proud to offer vestibular rehabilitation services to enhance your well-being.Don’t let dizziness hold you back! Take the first step toward better balance. Schedule your appointment... Call 863-686-3189 today! Our ServicesVestibular - [Open House](https://cfshc.org/open/) - Loading… - [Support Groups and Classes](https://cfshc.org/support-groups-and-classes/) - Please join us for our new support groups and/or class! Call 863-686-3189 to reserve your seat! Our Goal is to Support You in Your Journey and Assist Socialization and Communication. We will have some goodie bags for you, coffee and light refreshments. Classes/Groups are held in our Ruthven Community Room to the left of the - [Hearing Loss, the Brain, and Cognition](https://cfshc.org/brain-hearing/) - Hearing Loss, the Brain, and Cognition - [Contact Us](https://cfshc.org/contact/) - Contact Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center Office Location Located off Exit 9 on the Polk Parkway (SR-570) in the Winn Dixie Highlands Plaza.Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PMFriday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMSaturday & Sunday: Closed Walk-In Clinic HoursMonday-Friday: 10:00-11:30am & 2:00-3:00pmContact Info Address: 3020 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL 33803Phone: (863) 686-3189Fax: (863) 682-1348Email: - [Tour the Center](https://cfshc.org/tour-the-center/) - Tour our Speech Pathology Department Tour our Audiology Department - [Annual Report 2022-23](https://cfshc.org/2022-23/) - 2022-2023 Annual ReportThank you for your interest in our 2022-2023 Annual Report! You have helped us to accomplish so much this year. The CFSHC team's goal is to continually work to evaluate the needs of our community and adapt our organization and services to meet those needs when possible. It is necessary in today's ever-changing - [Stroke Support Group](https://cfshc.org/stroke-support-group/) - Stroke Support Group The Center's Stroke Support Group, first established in 1993, provides an opportunity for survivors and their families to share experiences with others. Each month offers something different, but one thing always remains the same... there is always someone there to relate to and show you that you are not alone! We are - [Events](https://cfshc.org/events/) - Here are Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center's current events! Click the tabs below for more information. Mr. Central Florida 2023 Save the Date for Mr. Central Florida 2023! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023AT BONNET SPRINGS PARKThe 11th annual Mr. Central Florida event will be an event you don't want to miss.Click here to visit the - [Mr. Central Florida](https://cfshc.org/mrcentralflorida/) - Mr. Central Florida is the Center's annual fall fundraiser, providing the funds needed to serve hundreds of patients each year. Mr. Central Florida contestants represent men who give of themselves for the wellbeing of others and help raise money for the Center. Contestants earn the title by seeking votes equal to $1 each. At the - [Portal](https://cfshc.org/portal/) - [Planned Giving](https://cfshc.org/planned-giving/) - Make Better Communication Your Legacy! Thank you for consideration of Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center in your estate plans. Download our Planned Giving Brochure! If you are interested in leaving a bequest to Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center, here is some common language you can use or provide to your attorney (amounts and - [Report22](https://cfshc.org/report22/) - Thank you for being part of the work of The Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center. Please take a moment to see how your giving and participation makes a difference. If you’d like to talk to us about how you can help leave a legacy for better hearing, please click here to find out more. - [Bright Ideas](https://cfshc.org/bright-ideas/) - [2023 Spring Ruck March](https://cfshc.org/ruck/) - Register below or at this link Register Now! - [Ayden](https://cfshc.org/ayden/) - Ayden's Story Give Now Click Below to Watch Ayden's Speech! Your Gift helps children, like Ayden, learn, play, and connect with others! Give Now Ayden is a friendly boy, full of energy and always ready to share a story or information. Ayden's development started out like most kids. He started with babbling, however, his babbling - [Request an Appointment at the Center](https://cfshc.org/requestappointment/) - Request an Appointment Need Immediate Assistance?? Call (863) 686-3189 to speak with one of our helpful staff members at the Center. - [About us](https://cfshc.org/about/) - More than 60 years serving the Greater Lakeland community, and beyond... Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center is a premier world-class speech, language and hearing disorders treatment facility in the beautiful heart of Central Florida and Polk County. Today, as in every day for half a century, we welcome every patient and celebrate the dedication - [Volunteer Sign Ups!](https://cfshc.org/sign/) - [Resources & FAQs](https://cfshc.org/slpresources/) - Learn More about Speech Language Pathology Websites with Parent Information Meddybempsguide.com ASHA.org Parent Resources Reading Rockets – Suggestions for age specific activities to encourage speech and language developmenthttps://www.readingrockets.org/article/activities-encourage-speech-and-language-development Bright by Text – Receive weekly text messages that contain helpful tips, information, and resources geared toward the ages of your children. Get more information and sign up - [Onward Voices](https://cfshc.org/onwardvoices/) - The Onward Voices Campaign will be launching in July of 2022! Email onwardvoices@cfshc.org for more information. - [Tigers](https://cfshc.org/tigers/) - If the RSVP form is not displayed below, please click HERE - [Legacy](https://cfshc.org/legacy/) - [Forms & Policies](https://cfshc.org/forms-policies/) - Forms & Policies Online forms are coming soon! View our Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. - [Recipe for Communication](https://cfshc.org/recipe/) - [Tip of the Month](https://cfshc.org/slp-tips-of-the-month/) - Tip of the Month Previous Month Tips January 2021 - Let's Talk About Clothes! Let’s Talk About ClothesAmy C. Tyner, M.A. CCC-SLP, Senior Speech-Language PathologistHelping Your Child Learn About Clothing WordsWinter in Florida is a time of changing weather. It is a good time to talk with children about the clothes that we wear depending - [VW - Chance to Win!](https://cfshc.org/vw/) - [Application](https://cfshc.org/apply/) - [Plan](https://cfshc.org/plan/) - Register for the first seminar of our Planned Giving Series! - [Donor Recognition](https://cfshc.org/donors/) - We couldn't do it without the generosity of our Community! The generous gifts from all of our donors allow us to continue to help the thousands of patients that need the speech and hearing services they deserve. Communication is one of the greatest gifts that one human being can give to another. We are so - [AUD Adults](https://cfshc.org/aud-adults/) - Hearing Testing Comprehensive Hearing EvaluationOur comprehensive hearing testing accounts for how all parts of the ear contribute to overall hearing and speech understanding. We can test individuals of all ages and abilities. Hearing Aids With a number of options available to you, we are confident that we have an amplification device that will suit your - [Cornhole for a Cause](https://cfshc.org/cornhole/) - REGISTER NOW! - [Test My Hearing](https://cfshc.org/test-my-hearing/) - [Give](https://cfshc.org/give/) - [Comm Banner](https://cfshc.org/comm-banner/) - [SLP Banner](https://cfshc.org/slp-banner/) - [AUD Banner](https://cfshc.org/aud-banner/) - [Speech-Language Pathology Department](https://cfshc.org/speech-language-pathology/) - Speech Language Pathology Department Our certified and state licensed speech-language pathology professionals take pride in providing individualized care to meet the specific speech and language needs of all of our patients. Each of our speech-language pathologists holds a Master’s degree, is state licensed, and participates in continuing education programs. Teletherapy is now available for most - [Signs and Symptoms of Hearing Loss](https://cfshc.org/signs-symptoms-hearing/) - Do you or someone you know have a hearing loss? Signs and symptoms of hearing loss may include: Muffling of speech and other soundsDifficulty understanding words, especially against background noise or in a crowd of peopleTrouble hearing consonantsFrequently asking others to speak more slowly, clearly and loudlyNeeding to turn up the volume of the television - [Hearing Aids](https://cfshc.org/hearingaids/) - Hearing Aids With a number of options available to you, we are confident that we have an amplification device that will suit your lifestyle, needs and budget. We offer hearing aids that are waterproof, discreet, comfortable and everything in between. Your Audiologist will guide you through the process of deciding which device will best suit - [Signs & Symptoms of Speech Difficulties](https://cfshc.org/slpsigns/) - Signs & Symptoms of Speech Difficulties - Children Although there is some variation in the speech/language development of individual children, here is some general information about when it may be appropriate to seek a speech/language evaluation. Consider a speech/language evaluation: If your child is not talking by age two.If after age three, your child: - - [Audiology for Kids](https://cfshc.org/audiology-kids/) - We Provide a Wide Range of Audiology Services such as : Hearing Testing Comprehensive Hearing EvaluationOur comprehensive hearing testing accounts for how all parts of the ear contribute to overall hearing and speech understanding. We can test individuals of all ages and abilities. Newborn Hearing Screening and TestingEarly identification of hearing loss is critical. Our - [Privacy & Terms](https://cfshc.org/privacy-terms/) - Privacy & Terms Terms of Use Introduction www.cfshc.org (each referred to herein as the “Website”) is owned and operated by Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center. The following terms and conditions (these “Terms of Use”), govern your access to and use of this Website. Your use of this Website is conditioned upon your acceptance of - [Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI)](https://cfshc.org/ftri/) - Communicate with the people that matter most to you. Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center is proud to be a regional distribution center for the Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI). If you are a Florida resident with a certified hearing loss, you may be eligible for a new FREE amplified telephone to help make conversations - [Additional Services](https://cfshc.org/additional-services/) - Free Phone Distribution | OSHA Compliance Testing | and More! Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center offers an array of services for individuals and businesses in the community related to improved hearing for the hearing impaired as well as hearing conservation and OSHA compliance testing. Free Phone Program (FTRI) If you are a Florida resident with - [MCF Nominate](https://cfshc.org/mcf-nominate/) - Mr. Central Florida Contestant Nomination Form Thank you for nominating someone to be a Mr. Central Florida Contestant. Once our committee reviews all nominations at the first committee meeting, we will be contacting those nominated. For more information or questions, please contact Channon at ceickenberg@cfshc.org or 863-686-3189. [ninja_forms id=11] - [Latest News](https://cfshc.org/latest-news/) - Latest News from CFSHC - [News](https://cfshc.org/news/) - [Our History](https://cfshc.org/our-story/) - The History of Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center 1959The Junior Women's Club conducts a phone survey to determine the community's needs. The survey reveals a need for speech & physical therapy. 1960The Children's Rehabilitation Ranch opens. Services were provided for 25 cents per half-hour.1960Connie Bovay becomes the first volunteer Speech Therapist.Lois Searl is named - [Patient Stories](https://cfshc.org/testimonial/) - Hear from Our Patients Over the years, our patients have shared their stories with our community. These are just a few of the amazing transformations that we see happening every day. Click the play button over each story to view the video. Testimonials are a great way for the Center to showcase the work they - [OSHA Compliance](https://cfshc.org/industrialhearingtesting/) - Hearing Conservation Compliance Testing The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established a hearing conservation amendment that deals with occupational noise exposure. This ruling states that, “the employer shall administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels…” Central - [Annual Reports](https://cfshc.org/annual-reports/) - Annual Reports Annuals Reports document what we've accomplished in the past year, featuring photos, stories, and financials reports. We also take this opportunity to thank our supporters. Choose a year, then click the image to view the full report! - [Meet our Team](https://cfshc.org/team/) - Meet Our Team Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center is comprised of professionals who are deeply committed to their clients and the total quality of treatment and care. It’s the team that makes Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center a leading provider of quality, customized hearing and speech solutions. Our expertise is measured by our - [Resources & FAQ](https://cfshc.org/hearingresources/) - Learn More about Hearing and Audiology To learn more about hearing, hearing testing, and the benefits of hearing aids, we recommend visiting some of the sites listed below. You will find the information valuable in understanding hearing loss and what you can do to improve the quality of your life. General Resources for Hearing Loss - [SHOPHEAR](https://cfshc.org/additional-services/assistive-living-devices/) - Assisted Listening Devices are tools that meet the need for information to be delivered in a manner that compensates for a hearing loss. The Center's Retail Store offers a variety of products designed to exceed your expectations. Call today at 863-686-3189. Gift Certificates Available! [product-catalogue id='7' sidebar='No' starting_layout='Thumbnail'] - [The HearMobile](https://cfshc.org/the-hearmobile/) - [Hearing Testing](https://cfshc.org/hearing-testing/) - Hearing Testing Comprehensive Hearing Evaluation Our comprehensive hearing testing accounts for how all parts of the ear contribute to overall hearing and speech understanding. We can test individuals of all ages and abilities. Newborn Hearing Screening and Testing Early identification of hearing loss is critical. Our audiologists provide otoacoustic emissions (OAE) and/or auditory brainstem response ## FAQ - [2016-2017 Annual Report](https://cfshc.org/faq/2016-2017-annual-report/) - [2017-2018 Annual Report](https://cfshc.org/faq/2017-2018-annual-report/) - [2018-2019 Annual Report](https://cfshc.org/faq/2018-2019-annual-report/) - [2019-2020 Annual Report](https://cfshc.org/faq/2019-2020-annual-report/) - [Patient Services](https://cfshc.org/faq/patient-services/) - [Audiology](https://cfshc.org/faq/audiology/) - [Speech-Language Pathology](https://cfshc.org/faq/speech-language-pathology/) - [Administration](https://cfshc.org/faq/administration/) - [How long does it take to be fit with new hearing aids?](https://cfshc.org/faq/how-long-does-it-take-to-be-fit-with-new-hearing-aids/) - Following your hearing evaluation, we will discuss with you the different hearing aid options to decide which aids are best for you. You will be fit with your new hearing aids 2 to 3 weeks following this appointment. - [My son listens to his music very loudly – I can hear it even though he is wearing headphones! Is this safe?](https://cfshc.org/faq/my-son-listens-to-his-music-very-loudly-i-can-hear-it-even-though-he-is-wearing-headphones-is-this-safe/) - Some studies have indicated that exposure to loud music through headphones may cause permanent damage to the sensitive structures in the ear. Often earbud-style earphones are poorly fitting and cause the music to leak out and outside noises to leak in, so the listener increases the volume. We recommend and offer customized earpieces and earphones - [I tried my friend’s hearing aid and it did not help me. Will anything help me to hear better?](https://cfshc.org/faq/i-tried-my-friends-hearing-aid-and-it-did-not-help-me-will-anything-help-me-to-hear-better/) - One persons’ hearing can differ significantly from another’s. It is likely that your friend’s hearing aid was not set appropriately for your hearing loss. I would recommend a hearing test so that we can evaluate your hearing loss and determine which hearing aids would be most appropriate for you. - [Does having frequent ear infections affect my child’s speech/language development?](https://cfshc.org/faq/does-having-frequent-ear-infections-affect-my-childs-speechlanguage-development/) - It may. Children who have frequent ear infections may experience times of decreased hearing levels. Decreased ability to hear can impact a child’s ability to naturally develop their speech and language skills. - [What do speech/language skills have to do with reading and writing?](https://cfshc.org/faq/what-do-speechlanguage-skills-have-to-do-with-reading-and-writing/) - Speech and language abilities, both the ability to understand language and to use language to share with others, are directly tied to reading and writing abilities. Children with speech difficulties may have trouble sounding out words for reading and writing. Children with language difficulties may have trouble processing sounds (phonology), understanding and using vocabulary, or - [What is the difference between speech and language?](https://cfshc.org/faq/what-is-the-difference-between-speech-and-language/) - Speech refers to the ability to make sounds and to sequence those sounds to make words, sentences, and conversational speech. Children with speech difficulties have trouble pronouncing words or producing speech that others can understand. Also under the speech area are fluency, which involves the ability to produce speech of normal rate and flow, and - [Will my insurance cover speech/language services?](https://cfshc.org/faq/will-my-insurance-cover-speechlanguage-services/) - Insurance plans vary widely in their coverage for speech/language evaluations and therapy. Some plans only cover services following an injury or for certain medical diagnoses. It is important that you research what type of coverage your insurance plan offers with regard to speech/language services. Our patient services staff will be happy to assist you in - [How long will this take?](https://cfshc.org/faq/how-long-will-this-take/) - The length of time a child or adult is in need of speech language therapy services varies widely by the individual. Many factors contribute to progress including completion of home recommendations, regular attendance at therapy sessions, patient motivation, and the severity of the speech/language problem. Testing is completed on scheduled intervals to keep all involved ## 3D FlipBook - [2024-2025 Annual Report](https://cfshc.org/3d-flip-book/2024-2025-annual-report/) - [2023-2024 Annual Report](https://cfshc.org/3d-flip-book/2023-2024-annual-report/) - [2022-2023 Annual Report](https://cfshc.org/3d-flip-book/2022-2023-annual-report/) - [Report 22](https://cfshc.org/3d-flip-book/24296/) - [2020-2021 Annual Report](https://cfshc.org/3d-flip-book/2020-2021-annual-report/) - [Planned Giving](https://cfshc.org/3d-flip-book/planned-giving/) - [2019-2020](https://cfshc.org/3d-flip-book/2019-2020/) - [2018-2019 Annual Report](https://cfshc.org/3d-flip-book/2018-2019-annual-report/) - [2017-2018 Annual Report](https://cfshc.org/3d-flip-book/2017-2018-annual-report/) - [2016-2017 Annual Report](https://cfshc.org/3d-flip-book/2016-2017-annual-report/) ## Timeline Stories - [A.C.E Charter School](https://cfshc.org/cool_timeline/a-c-e-charter-school/) - In 2000, through a gift from Reva P. McClurg, we purchased and refurbished the building next door. This new space provided the A.C.E. Charter School classroom and expanded hearing conservation services. - [The Beginning](https://cfshc.org/cool_timeline/1960/) - We began in 1960, through the efforts of the Junior Woman’s Club, in a donated, small, two-room frame house. During the first year, the unpaid staff served 60 children. - [A Generous Community](https://cfshc.org/cool_timeline/a-generous-community/) - Throughout our history, we have been fortunate to have had the continued support of our community through the generosity of Publix, Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland, and all the local Sertoma, Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs. - [Building and Growing](https://cfshc.org/cool_timeline/building-and-growing/) - In 1967, the Center built a 2,500 square foot building on East Bella Vista Street. We began our partnership with United Way of Central Florida, allowing us to provide services to patients who otherwise could not afford them. - [Jeanette Chiles Ruthven](https://cfshc.org/cool_timeline/jeanette-chiles-ruthven/) - In 1985, we added the Jeanette Chiles Ruthven Memorial Therapy Wing to provide additional space for speech and language services and a pre-school classroom. - [Lakeland Highlands](https://cfshc.org/cool_timeline/lakeland-highlands/) - After five decades, the Center moved its clinical services into a state-of-the-art facility in the Highlands Plaza on Lakeland Highlands Road. ## Slider - [Preview](https://cfshc.org/wds-slider/preview/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://cfshc.org/category/uncategorized/) - [Home](https://cfshc.org/category/home/) - Posts to display on the home page. - [Success Story](https://cfshc.org/category/success/) - Success stories for the home page. - [News](https://cfshc.org/category/news/) - Posts to display on the news archive page. - [Donate](https://cfshc.org/category/donate/) - [MrCF](https://cfshc.org/category/mrcf/) - [Events](https://cfshc.org/category/events/) - [Brain Hearing](https://cfshc.org/category/brain-hear/) - Posts about hearing loss and cognition ## Tags - [Lorem](https://cfshc.org/tag/lorem/) ## Categories - [Audiology](https://cfshc.org/faq-category/audiology/) - [Speech](https://cfshc.org/faq-category/speech-3/) - [Admin](https://cfshc.org/faq-category/admin/) - [SLPs](https://cfshc.org/faq-category/slps/) - [AUDs](https://cfshc.org/faq-category/auds/) - [PS](https://cfshc.org/faq-category/ps/) - [Annual Reports](https://cfshc.org/faq-category/annual-reports/)