Mobile Health Screening and Education Unit for Speech-Language Pathology and Hearing Services in Rural Areas: Lessons from the Field

Summary: Rural populations face distinctive challenges that may hinder their ability to access health services, including speech-language pathology and audiology. To address this, our speech-language pathology program partnered with local agencies and traveled to neighboring rural communities to provide speech and hearing services in central Pennsylvania for a minimal investment.

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Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
Published
2026-06-30
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https://doi.org/10.1353/hpu.2026.a994066
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Voice and Speech Disorders
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Abstract

Summary: Rural populations face distinctive challenges that may hinder their ability to access health services, including speech-language pathology and audiology. To address this, our speech-language pathology program partnered with local agencies and traveled to neighboring rural communities to provide speech and hearing services in central Pennsylvania for a minimal investment.

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