CHS Staff Spotlight - Ada Smoot
Whenever there is something going on at the Center you can count on our Audiology Coordinator, Ada Smoot, to be there lending helping hand. Always dependable and always caring, Ada is known as the...
View ArticleThe Language of Love - Happy Valentine's Day
Love is a universal language that everyone speaks in their own unique way. As we celebrate this season of love, we wanted to show our gratitude for all of the support from our donors, volunteers and...
View ArticleMelinda Webb School Teachers
Teacher Appreciation week always invokes memories of our favorite teachers from the past, and how they have influenced and impacted our lives. I wanted to share my thoughts about the Melinda Webb...
View ArticleCHS Recommended Books List
Finding a good book isn’t always easy and then finding the right book to read and share with your hearing-impaired child may seem like quite the daunting task. The Center for Hearing and Speech...
View ArticleHelpful travel tips for Cochlear Implants
It is that time of year again, traveling season, when I find myself living out of my suitcase. Normally my biggest concern when preparing for a trip is to make sure I don't over pack, because I always...
View ArticleMy CHS Experience: Natalie Brown
Summer 2010 Development InternSo many internships available to undergraduates today don't allow students to gain actual experience in the field. Maybe you get paid for your work, and perhaps you can...
View ArticleThe Gift of Sound
As we approach my favorite holiday, I can't help but be a little sentimental and review this year's events.About a year ago I watched a child's cochlear implant get turned on for the first time. What...
View ArticleExxon Mobil Cares About CHS
Exxon Mobil Day of Caring is next week! This year feels like it has gone by so fast I cannot believe that it is already October. In one week’s time sixty-five Exxon Mobil employees will descend upon...
View ArticleCHS is Proud to Honor Community Volunteer
To show how much we value the work of our volunteers, The Center for Hearing and Speech team has launched a Volunteer of the Year Award. While many volunteers supported us in numerous ways last year,...
View ArticleCHS Staff Spotlight - Sandra Alvarado
When you call the Audiology Clinic at the Center, Sandra Alvarado’s voice is normally the first one you hear. Whether you have a question, need to schedule an appointment or just want to see what is...
View ArticleDiane Tucker Participating in Houston Press's - Make Me Over!
The Houston Press is giving back to three incredible women who are making a difference in Houston through their work at local non-profit organizations. This 10-week makeover program will include...
View ArticleA Cowgirl Came to Visit CHS!
It is rodeo time at CHS! A special visitor came to show us what REAL cowboys and cowgirls do at the rodeo! Check it out.Visit our Facebook page to check out all of the photos...
View ArticleTeacher of the Year – Lindy Douglas
All successful students will say that at least one great teacher has touched their lives. These wonderful individuals work tirelessly to help their students develop a passion for learning that will...
View ArticleChange a life with just one book!
There are so many different ways to show your support of The Center for Hearing and Speech. Not only does the Center enable hearing impaired children to hear and speak, but our children love to read....
View ArticleAudiology Extern
The Audiology Department is very excited to announce that Jessica Spiro from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will be joining us as an Audiology Extern for the 2011-2012 school year....
View ArticleAnnual Gala Raises $1MM for Deaf Children
More than 600 supporters gathered at the Houston Omni on Friday, March 1, forSound, Soul and Rock n’ Roll, the Annual Gala benefiting The Center for Hearing and Speech (CHS). The evening raised over...
View ArticleTake a bite out of this...the Menu of ALL Menus
I have a well kept secret that I would like to share with all of my fellow food lovers across the city of Houston.Did you know that once a year you can sample the city’s best restaurants’ menus all in...
View ArticleSo much to do, so little time to do it all.
Via Color is officially 10 days away! Everyone at The Center for Hearing and Speech is working diligently to get everything ready for the sixth annual street painting festival on November 19 and 20 in...
View ArticleAre You Insured? (AG Bell Volta Voices - Article)
With today's tough economy, many parents are just trying to find a way to make it through their day to day responsibilities using their limited funds and resources. So you can imagine how difficult it...
View ArticleAn Update on Diane Tucker's Journey to a Healthier Self
It has been 2 weeks since the Houston Press started their "Make Me Over" campaign and Diane is well on her way to a healthier self, here's what she has to say ...Friday, October 19 This has been a busy...
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