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SUMMARY:Speech and Hearing Month
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”55761″ img_size=”medium” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nMay is Speech & Hearing Month in Canada!\nMay is Speech & Hearing month – a national opportunity to celebrate communication health and highlight the vital role of speech-language pathologists\, audiologists\, and communication health assistants. Their knowledge and experience supports Canadians of all ages in speaking\, hearing\, swallowing\, understanding\, and connecting with the world around them. \n2026 Theme: Access Changes Everything\nAccess to speech-language pathology and audiology services can profoundly shape a person’s life. This year’s theme – Access Changes Everything – highlights how essential communication health services are across the lifespan. When individuals have timely access to these services\, they experience stronger health outcomes\, deeper social connection\, and greater opportunities to participate fully in school\, work\, and community life.[/vc_column_text]See Website[/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
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