… diagnostic and therapeutic practices. A prime example of such collaboration is the work led by Dr. Jordan R. Green at the MGH Institute of Health Professions … faculty member at the IHP and Director of the Speech and Feeding Disorders Lab , is dedicated to advancing the field. As a speech-language pathologist and researcher, … applications make services more accessible to individuals in remote or underserved areas. Professional Development : Educators can incorporate emerging technologies …

… to say certain words easily. Instead, he has to go searching for them.  “Aphasia is not commonly recognized or understood despite there being an estimated 2 - 4 … Center. “Most people have never heard of it until it happens to them. There is no time limit on recovery and people can continue to improve for years, even … include meditation. One newer meditation that has been particularly helpful is one where Parnell is trying to go to an inner room. He says that is similar to …

… literacy specialist, choosing the right language and literacy certificate program is critical. A high-quality certificate program doesn’t just check a box—it equips … Learn from Leaders in the Field One of the strongest indicators of program quality is the expertise of the faculty . Look for programs taught by nationally recognized … a leadership role or specialize in reading instruction, make sure the certificate is more than a learning experience—it should be a career asset. Student Support and …

… speak Spanish or Haitian Creole,” she noted.  Improving access to health literacy is one way she has been bridging the gap in access to care for underserved … through in addition to their health concerns.   “When we are in a population that is multicultural, children and families really value having a practitioner who can … the medicine, but also the social and cultural things that matter to them. There is a lot of think about in terms of the social and psychological stressors. If people …

… the  Spaulding-IHP’s Comprehensive Aphasia (S-IHP's CAP) program .  S-IHP's CAP is a six-week intensive treatment program for adults with aphasia, a language … The program, a collaboration with nearby Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, is designed to maximize patients’ recovery so they can return to activities.  There … in a song called, “Aphasia Blues” set to the song, “Bad to the Bone.”  The program is led by  speech language pathology and  occupational therapy students with faculty …

… clinical symptoms emerge Can speech and AI revolutionize the way Alzheimer's is diagnosed? MGH Institute of Health Professions researcher Marziye Eshghi , PhD, … within normal limits in the way they speak, but AI could still determine something is wrong,” said Eshghi, Assistant Professor and Director of the Speech, Physiology, … and Neurobiology of Aging and Dementia Lab . Eshghi says her team’s research is distinct in both methodology and scope, integrating speech analysis with genetics, …

… to help put the MGH Institute’s commitment to diversity and justice into action is something  Dr. Kimberly Truong  has been working on for some time. Truong, the … In addition to other measures her office has developed, the initiative’s intention is to build on the IHP’s continuing commitment to address all inequities and fully … of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She’s examining unmet needs and promising areas for growth while helping to develop a strategic plan that weaves in …

… overcome communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Their expertise is in high demand across various settings, reflecting the diverse nature of their … One prominent sphere where speech-language pathologists make a significant impact is in educational settings. Schools, from preschool to high school and transitional … approach is especially valuable for reaching individuals in rural or underserved areas and for people unable to use transportation to get to a clinic. Roles and …

… and students from under-resourced communities, underlying these disparities is a deeper issue: the opportunity gap—a systemic inequity in access to effective and evidence-based instruction.  The term “achievement gap” is used to refer to the persistent disparity in educational and literacy outcomes … a shift not only in policy and funding, but in classroom practice. Central to this is structured literacy: a research-backed instructional approach with the potential …

… responses to battle global warming and environmental injustices. Climate change is a public health and health equity crisis. The MGH Institute’s  Center for Climate … by practitioners from across the healthcare spectrum. At the heart of the problem is the confluence of climate change, structural racism, and environmental injustice, … of Health have realized that climate change and its impact on human health is something that we need to study more,” Breakey told the audience, noting that the …