Thank a speech therapist this May! Veronica Tyszkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist at UPMC Rehabilitation in Bethel Park, shares what she enjoys about her work in honor of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month: “I love being a speech-language pathologist with UPMC Rehabilitation Institute because of the connections that I build with my patients each day. It is such a privilege to be a small part of the progress that my patients make in their cognitive, language, and swallowing abilities. I really enjoy watching them become more confident in themselves again so that they can return to the activities that they enjoy, have meaningful conversations with family members, and live life to the fullest.” (fb)

According to the journal Stroke, research suggests that the practice of acupuncture – the placement of very thin needles at specific points on the body – may be helpful for individuals recovering from stroke. (fb)