"My 6 year old patient told me that today was his lucky day because he was getting his hearing aid!"

Providence's very own Director of Audiology, Dr. Katy Sullivan, was a guest on "Health Matters with Dr. Larry Santora"Orange County's very own health and wellness television series. 

Health Matters features, "...candid conversations with doctors, authors, scientists and other health care professionals who are leaders in their fields."

Dr. Sullivan was featured on a segment highlighting hearing loss and the quantum leaps in technology that have been made in assistive hearing devices.

Click here for Dr. Sullivan's segment on Hearing Loss.

Click here for more information about "Health Matters with Dr. Larry Santora"

It was an elegant ballroom instead of a saloon, and guests arrived in fancy cars, not horses. But it was the old Wild West reincarnated Saturday (Nov. 14) in the 44th Annual Benefit Event for Providence Speech and Hearing Center, with the theme "Saddle Up!" - A journey into the Wild West, at the Marriott Hotel in Irvine.

Guests were saddled in Western-themed attire, and a crowd of 230 enjoyed the shindig of the year as they helped raised more than $157,000 in net proceeds for the nonprofit organization.

In one of the longest running and most reputable galas in Orange County, the annual event for Providence featured, among other menu items, cowboy dry rubbed flank steak and barbecue chicken, country biscuits and honey butter, and individual warm apple cobblers with a side of whipped cream for dessert. The wine served was from Raywood 2005 and 2006, cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay.

"Providence Speech and Hearing Center is the leader in Orange County in helping with speech, language and hearing delays, and it appears our Annual Benefit Event is among the best in Orange County," said Providence Speech and Hearing Center Chief Executive Officer Linda H. Smith, RN, BSN, PHN. "Once again, our incredibly dedicated staff, board and volunteers are the driving force behind the Annual Benefit Event, and the reason for our success."

This week reminded me of how long I have been at Providence. I have been proud to be part of many many lives; 4 patients' lives in particular this week touched me.

I began with these 4 young boys when I started here in 1998. They were of various ages from kindergarten through 2nd grade. All of them were new identifications of significant hearing loss. I was a major turning point for them. I began the process to get them their first hearing aids here.

Now they are attending college and doing well. They are all taller than me, fully grown adults. It has been great to be a part of their success in graduating high school and attending college. In part, it was due to hearing their teachers with their hearing aids and service from Providence.

Seeing them all this past week, by coincidence or was it providential? Regardless, it felt good to be here this long to watch them grow up.

 

-       Katy Sullivan, Au.D, Director of Audiology

Thanks to the Stamolis family for updating us on how their lovely Lola is taking to her new home.  Less than a year ago this Jack Russel Terrier Toy Fox Mix became Lola Stamolis when she was won by the family at our 43rd Annual Benefit Event.

We are so glad to hear that Lola is doing well with her family.

Speaking of Annual Benefit Events....

"Saddle Up!" for Providence's 44th Annual Benefit Event on November 14th at the Irvine Marriott.  This Western Themed event is sure to be a crowd pleaser with costume contests, live entertainment, and excitement galore.

Get your tickets now before October 23rd to take advantage of our Early Bird pricing.

Visit us at www.ProvidenceABE.com

One of my clients was placed with a Passy-Muir speaking valve in January.  A few months ago we were working on 2-syllable reduplicated and variegated words ("mama", "honey").  This week he asked about my "Halloween decorations"... a 7-syllable phrase!!  A big HOORAY and THANK YOU to his parents who work diligently on homework, and are seeing great success.

 

Lauren Miles, MS SLP-CFY
Speech Language Pathologist

One of our students who could not talk or show any emotion when she came to our preschool, now can say a complete sentence and give hugs to her friends.

             -       Bobbi Dickinson and Taiwo Jekayinfa, Directors of the Providence Therapeutic Preschool

I fit a 4 year old with hearing aids this very morning.

 

He was seen at our SSU ABR Clinic in June this year. He was diagnosed with a hearing loss at that clinic. Within 3 months, he was able to see the doctor, receive medical clearance for hearing aids and be fit today.

 

The extra special thing about this patient is that he is not only hearing impaired-but blind. Now that he has hearing aids, he will be connected to his parents, his sister, his brother and his teacher at the blind children's learning center.

 

He heard his own parents' voice clearly for the first time, and signed "nice".

 

That's a nice way to begin my week here at Providence.

 

-       Katy Sullivan, Au.D, Director of Audiology

One of our students could not talk or show any emotion when she came to our preschool.  Now she can say a complete sentence and is giving hugs to her friends.

 
             -       Bobbi Dickinson and Taiwo Jekayinfa, Directors of the Providence Therapeutic Preschool