FSU Health Launches Mobile Speech and Hearing Clinic to Serve North Florida
FSU Health expands speech and hearing services with new mobile clinic
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Florida State University’s College of Communication and Information is set to launch the FSU Health Mobile Speech and Hearing Clinic this summer. The initiative aims to provide essential speech and hearing services to underserved communities across North Florida and the Panhandle while offering practical training for FSU students in the field.
- 01The mobile clinic will serve areas from Pensacola to Lake City, focusing on rural communities lacking access to speech and hearing services.
- 02The project was initiated by Becky Greenhill, a speech-language pathologist, who secured funding and collaborated with Lifeline Mobile Incorporated for the custom build.
- 03The mobile clinic will function as an extension of FSU’s existing Speech and Hearing Clinic, connecting patients with local services.
- 04Students at FSU will gain hands-on experience through screenings and therapy sessions, supervised by faculty, enhancing their clinical training.
- 05The mobile clinic is expected to launch later this summer, with more details available on the FSU Speech and Hearing Clinic website.
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Florida State University (FSU) is launching the FSU Health Mobile Speech and Hearing Clinic this summer, expanding its healthcare services to underserved communities in North Florida and the Panhandle. This initiative, led by Becky Greenhill, a speech-language pathologist, aims to provide screenings, evaluations, and therapy, addressing the growing demand for such services in rural areas. The mobile clinic will serve a wide range of locations, from Pensacola to Lake City, focusing on reaching populations that lack access to essential healthcare. Greenhill's vision for the clinic emerged from her extensive experience in the field and was propelled by community support and funding from a benefactor. The custom-built clinic, developed in collaboration with Lifeline Mobile Incorporated, is nearing completion and will operate as an extension of FSU's existing Speech and Hearing Clinic. It will also facilitate hands-on training for students, who will engage in patient care under supervision, enhancing their understanding of the impact of communication disorders on daily life. More information about the mobile clinic will be shared on the FSU Speech and Hearing Clinic website as the launch date approaches.
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The mobile clinic will significantly improve access to speech and hearing services for residents in rural North Florida, helping to identify and address communication disorders.
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