Pediatric Therapy

From mouth exercises and assistive technology to food textures and musical stimulation, there's much more to speech therapy than just helping someone who is having difficulty speaking. In fact, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) can create a customizable treatment plan for both children and adult patients who need help with speech, communication, or sometimes even swallowing.

While the evolution of current COVID variants are less likely to cause critical illness, they have still been recognized as highly contagious. In fact, studies show that nearly 53% of patients struggle with symptoms for up to 12 months after infection - a year of constant sickness that can be life-altering! So, with variants and strains like Omicron or Delta, it's very possible to see a rise in long-term COVID patients in the upcoming future.

It's officially 2022 and while January is not only the time for new year's resolutions, it also happens to be National Birth Defects Prevention Month. So, whether you're looking to plan a family or are a healthcare provider who delivers pediatric care, we've compiled some important facts and resources about birth defects in an effort to bring awareness to proactive women's health.

Established in 1897, the expansive Washington Health System (WHS) provides compassionate patient and family-centered care in over 40 facilities throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. Since then, their commitment to delivering the highest quality of care has positioned themselves as a leader in healthcare safety and valued patient experiences.

Founded in 1991, MedCare Pediatric Group is a multi-location practice that boasts a comprehensive range of nursing and therapy services for children with special medical or developmental needs. For the past 25 years, MedCare’s mission has been to enhance the lives of children every day with individualized physician directed care. 

People of all ages with a wide range of health conditions need care from an expert therapist, but finding the right provider can sometimes be confusing. Although therapies may share some naming conventions or have similar end goals, there are four primary therapy specialties that are most frequently employed to help people living with disabilities, injuries and illnesses: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language and applied behavioral analysis.