Speech-Language Therapy - (906) 776-5548
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“Thank you for spending the time to view our new website. Dickinson Rehabilitation Services is committed to providing quality care and service to our community. Speech and Language Therapy Services provides help to adults and children to improve the quality of their lives through the restoration of communication abilities, swallowing function, and cognitive skills. With improved function, comes increased hope and an improved outlook on life.”
Carolyn Mentel, M.Ed., CCC/SLP Speech and Language Therapy |
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DCHS Speech Therapy
1721 S. Stephenson Ave Iron Mountain, MI 49801 Phone: (906) 776-5548 Fax: (906) 776-5478 Email: carolyn.mentel@dchs.org |
Dickinson Rehabilitation: Speech and Language Therapy Services are provided by a certified licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with 20 years of adult and pediatric experience in multiple settings of rehabilitation, including outpatient, inpatient, home health, and other community organizations.
Our hospital has the capability to perform Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study evaluations. This examination utilizes fluoroscopic imaging in the radiology department and is performed by the Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders. This test evaluates the swallowing mechanism and can provide insight into the causes of frequent choking, coughing, recurrent pneumonia, and other swallowing problems.
Our hospital has the capability to perform Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study evaluations. This examination utilizes fluoroscopic imaging in the radiology department and is performed by the Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders. This test evaluates the swallowing mechanism and can provide insight into the causes of frequent choking, coughing, recurrent pneumonia, and other swallowing problems.
services
Speech/Language Services
Evaluation and Therapy is provided for numerous Speech, Language, and swallowing disorders.
Speech Disorders
- Apraxia
- Dysarthria
- Stuttering
- Voice
- Pediatric Articulation/Phonology Impairment
Language Disorders
- Aphasia
- Pediatric Language Disorders/Delays
Cognitive Impairment Swallowing Disorders
Frequently Associated Medical and Developmental Conditions
- Stroke
- Traumatic Head Injury
- Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Dementia
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Developmental Delay
- Hearing Impairment
- Parkinson's Disease
staff
Carolyn Mentel, M.ED., CCC/SLP
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“The gift of communication is one that most of us take for granted. It is vital for connecting us to what is most important, such as family and friends. I feel blessed to have chosen a career in which I am able to help individuals who have difficulty speaking or understanding oral and written language develop new skills or relearn old ones to help them communicate. I also enjoy the other aspects of speech pathology, like improving an individual’s ability to regain swallow function, such as after a debilitating stroke. I feel fortunate that I can work with people and be part of their rehabilitation journey toward greater speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing function. It is a joy to be able to work in a wonderful, supportive community hospital at DCHS.”
Professional Education
Undergraduate Degree : BSEd Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Georgia 1992; National Student Exchange program for Communication Sciences and Disorders 1988-1989, West Chester University. Graduate Degree: MEd Speech-Language Pathology, University of Georgia 1993; Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) and member of American Speech-Language Hearing Association since 1993. Clinicial Interest/Experience: Neurology, Head and Neck Cancer, Dysphagia Management, Adult and Pediatric Speech/Language Disorders, Geriatrics. |
Dickinson Speech-Language Therapy
1721 S. Stephenson Ave Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Phone: (906) 776-5548 - Fax: (906) 776-5478
1721 S. Stephenson Ave Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Phone: (906) 776-5548 - Fax: (906) 776-5478
