Texas Hearing Institute - Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name
Texas Hearing Institute (formerly known as The Center for Hearing and Speech)
Mission of the Company
Identify childhood hearing loss as early as possible and provide families access to integrated medical, educational, and support services by understanding each child’s uniqueness and empowering them to achieve their best outcome.
When was the Company Founded and by Whom
The company was founded in 1947 by four parents.
Key People in the Company
- Chief Executive Officer: Kyle Swift
- Board of Directors:
- Nichelle McLemore, Chair
- Brian Brantley, Vice Chair
- Brian Thorne, Treasurer
- Kathy Pattillo, Secretary
- John H. Campbell III
- David Crabtree
- Jeffrey R. Elkin
- Jed English
- James Garrett
- Hank Hilliard
- Jusleen Karve
- Kimberly C. Legge
- Nermin Saleemi
- Larry Saunders
- Alan L. Smith
- Ronald J. Vilela, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.A.A.P
- Dayton Young, M.D., F.A.C.S.
- Board of Trustees:
- Kevin S. Boyle, Sr., President
- Jon P. Stark, Vice President/Treasurer
- Stephanie Palaskas, Secretary
- Steve D. Macicek
- Cameron Byrd
- Matt Titus
Where is the Company Headquartered
3100 Shenandoah St. Houston, TX 77021-1042
Number of Employees
No information is available.
Revenue of the Company
No information is available.
What is the Company Known For
Texas Hearing Institute is the most comprehensive resource for pediatric hearing loss in Texas, offering health services and spoken language education for children with hearing loss, all under one roof.
Products
What Products Do They Offer
- Audiology Services
- Speech Therapy Services
- Educational Programs
High-Level Description of the Product
1. Audiology Services:
- Diagnostic audiology services using state-of-the-art equipment.
- Specializes in advanced hearing aids, osseointegrated devices, cochlear implants, and remote microphone technology.
2. Speech Therapy Services:
- Comprehensive speech and language evaluations and therapy for children with hearing loss from birth to 21 years of age.
- Provides Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) therapy.
3. Educational Programs:
- The Melinda Webb School provides a top-tier private preschool education with individualized instruction tailored for children with and without hearing loss.
- Family support services focusing on understanding pediatric hearing loss.
- Youth Programs to enhance social, listening, and conversational skills.
Key Features of Each of the Products
1. Audiology Services:
- Early detection and individualized intervention plans.
- Unbiased counseling on communication options for children with hearing loss.
- Collaborative approach with speech-language pathologists, physicians, and educators.
2. Speech Therapy Services:
- Parent-centered therapy sessions.
- Individualized therapy plans that cater to the unique needs of each child.
- Integration with audiology services for comprehensive care.
3. Educational Programs:
- Small student-to-teacher ratio in classrooms for personalized attention.
- Enrichment activities such as art, physical education, music, and dance.
- Support services for parents including educational groups and social support activities.
Recent Developments
What Are The Recent Developments in the Company
1. Texas Hearing Institute and Texas Children's Hospital have launched a collaboration on pediatric hearing services.
2. Melinda Webb School has started enrolling students without hearing loss.
What Are The New Products Launched
No information is available.
What Are The New Features Added to the Existing Products
No information is available.
Any New Partnerships Etc.
- Texas Hearing Institute partnered with Audiological Services in Lufkin, Texas to expand pediatric services to the Deep East Texas region.
- Official partner with Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) Walk4Hearing event.
This information is based on the available data.
