Summer Celebration

Summer Giving Celebration 2018

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The Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center (JSHC) is excited to announce its Summer Giving Celebration event, taking place on Wednesday, July 25 at the Center’s 1010 N. Davis Street location from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The celebration will honor the generous donors whose support helps make the JSHC’s mission possible. Special guests will include Bill Shelton, the Joseph and Gertrude LaRose Foundation, the organization’s inaugural 1010 Society Members, Sharon Kesler, SLP, and Cathy Howland. The evening will culminate in a room dedication ceremony honoring the extraordinary contributions of the Center’s longtime partner, Haskell.

FinFest 2018 Recap

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Thank You for Making FinFest 2018 a Success!

FinFest Chairs Tom and Kathy VanOsdol, and generous sponsors, donors, attendees and Board Members, helped to make FinFest 2018 our most successful ever, giving us a record $156,252 to help Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center serve Northeast Florida residents with communication challenges!

Save the Date for FinFest 2019

Mark your calendars for May 18, 2019 at Timuquana Country Club. Matt and Seana McAfee will be serving as event chairs. We look forward to seeing you there! Read more →

A Starter Pack for Concerned Parents

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Better Speech & Hearing

Navigating parenthood can be difficult, especially if you’re uncertain whether or not your child has a speech-language or hearing disorder. However, with the right amount of research and medical advice, you can begin taking steps to ensure that your child is placed in a treatment program that can help them attain academic and social success. Here’s a brief starter pack for parents who are unsure about speech-language and hearing disorders. More information can also be found here. 

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Medical Mission at Home

Medical Mission at Home

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Medical Mission At Home

We are proud to partner with St. Vincent’s HealthCare for the Medical Mission at Home event taking place Saturday, April 14 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center.

April 14, 2018

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Prime Osborn Convention Center
1000 Water St.
Jacksonville FL 32204

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Birdies for Charity

Birdies for Charity 2018

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The Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center is partnering with The Players Championship to raise funds through the BIRDIES FOR CHARITY program.

What is BIRDIES FOR CHARITY??? When you donate to the JACKSONVILLE SPEECH & HEARING CENTER through the BIRDIES FOR CHARITY program (minimum value of $20 per donation), you are entering a contest to win a $10,000 cash grand prize. Read more →

Autism & Commuication

Autism and Communication

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Autism Speech Communication

What is autism?

Autism is a developmental disability that causes problems with social skills and communication. Autism can be mild or severe. It is different for every person. Autism is also known as autism spectrum disorders.

What are some signs or symptoms of autism?

Children with autism may have problems with communication, social skills, and reacting to the world around them. Not all behaviors will exist in every child. Possible signs and symptoms are outlined below. Read more →

Hearing Loss: The Hidden Stigma

Hearing Loss: The Hidden Stigma

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Hearing Aids and StigmaHearing Loss: The Hidden Stigma

Throughout the years, hearing loss has been unfairly associated with advanced age and weakness. Due to this well-known fact, many people who have suffered from a hearing impairment have often experienced rejection, isolation, and criticism.

At Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center, our goal is simple – to assist those suffering from hearing loss and to overcome these stigmas. We work to find solutions that work for each individual person and each financial situation.

The highly trained staff at JSHC supports individuals with hearing loss in numerous ways. Every day we have the pleasure of speaking with new patients, finding unique solutions for their challenges. Read more →

9 Great Reasons to Volunteer

9 Great Reasons Why You Should Volunteer

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VOLUNTEERING

A Cause Greater than Oneself… It Starts with You!

“As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.”

-Mary Anne Radmacher

Volunteering for most people means setting aside some time to perform tasks for others free of charge. In this age where time equates to money, it is easy for people to ignore volunteering opportunities. It is a waste of time and money for them. However, volunteering has more benefits that most people care to admit. There are also numerous things you can do as a volunteer from working at a local daycare to traveling abroad to help the less fortunate. Read more →