Audiology and Speech Pathology

Welcome to the North Chicago VA Medical Center Audiology and Speech Pathology Services Information page.  The NCVA Audiology and Speech Pathology Staff evaluate and treat both inpatients and outpatients of the North Chicago VA Medical Center. 

Our goals are to improve hearing, speech, language, memory, and swallowing function.

Our mission is to enhance the patient's quality of life by improving their overall communicative functioning.

All audiologists, speech pathologists, and health technicians are state licensed and certified by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, and adhere to the ASHA Code of Ethics.

Audiology Clinic Availability

Audiologists are available for audiological evaluations, hearing aid issues and fittings by appointment from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday

A daily Audiology Warranty Clinic is available by appointment for hearing aid adjustment and minor repairs. 

Warranty appointments are brief with 10-15 minutes only, for each patient.  Veterans must call to reserve a time for attending Warranty Clinic.

Patients interested in receiving a hearing evaluation are advised to request services through their Primary Care physician.  Patients are encouraged to contact the Audiology Clinic for their appointments.

Speech Pathology Clinic Availability

Speech pathologists are available for speech, language, swallowing, voice, and memory evaluations and therapy sessions by appointment, Monday through Friday, 8 AM through 4:30 PM. 

Patients interested in speech/language or swallowing evaluations are advised to request services through their Primary Care physician.  The physician will forward a consult to our service.  Our staff will call to schedule a time for completing the requested evaluation.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact you Primary Care physician, or call the Audiology/Speech Pathology Service.

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