BCHHC

Services

• Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders – Assess memory, problem solving and sequencing related to linguistic skills, with education on compensatory strategies.
• Language & Speech Impairment – Assess and treat receptive and expressive language skills related to aphasia, dementia, or other disorders affecting language function.
• LSVT LOUD – Treatment for patients with Parkinson’s, focused on using a patient’s voice at a more “normal” loudness.
• Modified Barium Swallow Study – An X-ray procedure used to determine how a patient is currently swallowing and determine if dysphagia or aspiration are present. This provides information for speech therapist to recommend swallow strengthening exercises
• and/or modify diet as needed.
• Neurological Conditions – Assess and treat patients with a focus on increasing independence with communication, cognition in activities of daily living for patients with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, MS, and others.
• Pediatric Therapy for Expressive and Receptive Language Delays – Facilitate language development and communication skills through cooperative play for children with developmental delays and disorders, genetic disorders, and Autism spectrum disorders.
• Stuttering – Treatment focused on increasing verbal fluency through development of compensatory strategies.
• Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) – Assess and treat swallowing disorders with a focus on determining the safest diet to decrease risk of aspiration, improving strength and coordination, and strategies to encourage a safe swallow.
• Voice Loss or Disorders – Treatment focused on reducing vocal hyper-function, laryngeal tension and supporting good quality vocal production and habits.

Our Staff

Part-Time Staff

• Jane Stokebrand, MS, CCC-SLP

Assistants & Aides

• Tracy Rhine
• Jan Werner
• Rebecca Hagood

Support Staff

• Deb Fralin
• Joleen Wrightsman

402-223-7341

4800 Hospital Parkway
Beatrice, NE 68310

Physical Therapy

Pediatric Rehabilitation

 Occupational Therapy