Speech Therapy - 225.258.5934
Stronger Voices, Brighter Futures
Expert Care for Speech and Language Disorders
St. James Parish Hospital’s Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are board-certified and licensed through LBESPA and ASHA to assess and treat a wide variety of speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
Comprehensive Assessment and treatment Options
Specialized Services for Diverse Needs
At St. James Parish Hospital, we offer in-house modified barium swallow studies and pharyngograms for both inpatients and outpatients with dysphagia, ensuring thorough evaluations and targeted treatment. We help treat:
- Aphasia / Apraxia: Reclaim your ability to communicate effectively.
- Cognitive Impairment: Support for memory, reasoning, and attention difficulties.
- Neurogenic Stutter: Techniques to improve fluency and confidence in speech.
- Dysphagia / Swallowing Difficulty: Safe and effective strategies for eating and drinking.
- Dysarthria / Slurred Speech: Therapies to improve clarity and articulation.
- Voice Disorders: Address hoarseness, weakness, and other voice-related issues.
- Oral Motor Deficits: Enhancing oral functions necessary for speech and swallowing.
Tailored Therapy for Specific Diagnoses
Speech-Language Therapy may assist patients with conditions such as:
- Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
- Brain Injury: Traumatic or non-traumatic
- Neurological Conditions: Including Parkinson’s and dementia
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Cardiopulmonary Disorders
- Brain Tumors
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Degenerative Diseases
Convenient Appointment Scheduling & Flexible Therapy Hours to Fit Your Life
Outpatient Appointments: Available Monday – Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
*A physician referral is required.
Inpatient Services: Provided Monday – Friday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, based on individual patient needs.
Start Your Path to Better Communication
To schedule an appointment, call us at 225.258.5934.
Physician referrals can be faxed to 225.869.7058.
