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CONTACT:University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology1664 N. Virginia Street
Nell J. Redfield Building, MS 0152Reno, NV 89577-0152
Phone: (775) 784-4887 Fax: (775) 784-4095med.unr.edu/patient-care/specialties/slp
We are located in the medical school complex at the north end of the University of Nevada, Reno campus. From North Virginia St., turn east onto 17th St. At the
second four-way stop, you will see the Family Medicine Center in front of you. Continue east and the road turns right into our parking area. Please complete all
paperwork before your visit. Let us know 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel.
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Speech Pathology & AudiologyRed�eld Building, First Floor
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Seventeeth Street
Interstate 80
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and Audiology Hearing and Balance Services
OUR MISSION The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at the University of Nevada School of Medicine is dedicated to providing the highest quality education and clinical services to our students and the community. To assure optimum care, our goal is to work closely with every patient to determine what hearing and communication difficulties they are experiencing and to find the best possible solution.
Hearing Loss Facts• More than 28 million children and adults in the U.S. suffer from hearing loss (ASHA, 2014)
• Normal hearing is critical for: ◆ Speech and language development ◆ Learning ◆ Daily communication
• Untreated hearing loss can lead to: ◆ Developmental delays ◆ Learning problems ◆ Communication difficulties ◆ Frustration ◆ Social withdrawal ◆ Depression
OUR SERVICESOur services enrich the level of training we provide our undergraduate and graduate students. To patients ranging in age from newborn to 110 years old, we offer:
• Diagnostic hearing evaluations • Tinnitus evaluations • Balance disorder evaluations • Auditory processing disorder evaluations • Cochlear implant candidacy evaluations • Cochlear implant mapping • Cochlear implant support groups • Wax removal/management • Hearing aid services • Custom hearing protection
OUR PROVIDERAs an Assistant Professor of Audiology, Dr. Megan Swank loves to share her passion and knowledge of hearing, balance, and related disorders with her students and patients alike.
Dr. Swank received her Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Nevada, Reno and her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Utah with a specialization in pediatrics. She is licensed with the State of Nevada as an Audiologist and Hearing Aid Specialist. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is also a Fellow with the American Academy of Audiology.
Do you or someone you know have concerns about hearing or balance? Call to make an appointment today! We look forward to meeting you and helping you with all of your hearing health care needs!