Center for Hearing & Speech

10/02/2025

Supporting someone with hearing loss can be an opportunity for connection and advocacy. ❤👂 Dr. Kate Sinks shares insights, modern hearing aid tech, and caregiver tips in this podcast episode. Listen now:

In this episode, Melody and Marjorie sit down with Dr. Kate Sinks from the Center for Hearing and Speech to talk about a challenge many caregivers face every...

08/18/2025

Don’t miss an awesome Lunch & Learn tomorrow, 12–1 PM! Hear from Cathy Brown, Exec. Director of the Center for Hearing & Speech Powered by Easterseals, and learn more about our awesome services! Register at dsagsl.org/workshops.

07/16/2025

This week, we were honored to join Governor Mike Kehoe at the Missouri Farm Bureau to sign SB79! This bill is a meaningful step forward for hearing healthcare in Missouri. A portion of it includes critical coverage for hearing aids and cochlear implants for MO HealthNet participants, a change that will benefit so many across Missouri! Thank you, Governor Kehoe, for your leadership in making this happen, and thank you to Dr. Kate Sinks, Speech and Hearing Director; Cathy Brown, Executive Director; and Board Member Saulo Mendez for attending the signing.

07/04/2025

It’s going to get loud tonight! 🧨 Protect your hearing with these tips! Everyone have a safe 4th of July!

07/03/2025

The Center for Hearing and Speech Powered by Easterseals is excited to welcome two new providers!

Dr. Julia Stelmach, a licensed audiologist, specializes in cochlear implants, bone conduction devices, diagnostic testing, and hearing aids, bringing expertise and compassion to every patient interaction.

Joining her is Karissa Terry, our new Audiology Extern, who holds a B.S. in Audiology and Speech Language Sciences with minors in Special Education and American Sign Language. Karissa’s clinical interests include pediatrics, hearing technology, and auditory processing, and her personal experience with hearing loss makes her a passionate advocate for her patients.

(314) 968-4710 | Audiology Speech-Language

06/06/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at our Free Clinic Day last Saturday! We are honored for the opportunity to bring these services to our community free of charge.

05/29/2025

This Saturday, we are hosting our Free Clinic Day at our Rock Hill office!

We love hosting this event every year, where we provide free vision, hearing, and speech screenings to our community members.

Speech, hearing, and vision screenings are available for children, while vision and hearing screenings for adults are available. Services are available by appointment only from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with results available on-the-spot and consultation for next steps as needed.

Register with the link below!
https://bit.ly/2025-Free-Clinic-Day

05/28/2025

Looking for a speech-language therapy program to help your child maintain their progress from the school year?

We’re here to help!

Our Language + Literacy and Speech Stars programs provide the exceptional services you expect from the Center while supporting children in retaining their achievements over summer break.

Spots are limited—call us at 314-968-4710 or click the link below to schedule an appointment to learn more!

https://chsstl.org/events/summer-at-the-center/

05/27/2025

The Center for Hearing & Speech is looking for passionate professionals to join our team!

We are hiring a clinic coordinator and a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist. If you want to work at one of the region's premier nonprofits, apply today!

Click the link below to learn more, and feel free to share this post to spread the word.

https://chsstl.org/about-us/resources/careers/

05/26/2025

Our office will be closed today for Memorial Day.

Our normal office hours will resume tomorrow.

05/23/2025

Are you, or someone you know, in need of a speech, hearing, and vision screening?

We have great news for you!

Next Saturday on May 31, we are hosting our Free Clinic Day where speech, hearing, and vision screenings are available for children, while vision and hearing screenings for adults are available.

Appointments are available from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All results will be provided on the spot, along with consultations for any recommended next steps.

Register with the link below!
https://bit.ly/2025-Free-Clinic-Day