Connects patients with appropriate community resources
Provides information and instruction to patients and family members
Joanna Burgess, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Completes diagnostic evaluations of speech communication and swallowing
Provides patient and family education on speech strategies and assistive technology
Provides swallowing intervention and education to reduce risk of aspiration
Provides education on food and liquid texture modification for increased ease of chewing and swallowing
Lauren Davis
Speech-Language Pathologist
Completes diagnostic evaluations of speech communication and swallowing
Provides patient and family education on speech strategies and assistive technology
Provides swallowing intervention and education to reduce risk of aspiration
Provides education on food and liquid texture modification for increased ease of chewing and swallowing
Christal Hawkins
Respiratory Therapist
TBD
Gina Hatt
Respiratory Therapist
TBD
Bridie Robillard
Physical Therapist
Provides comprehensive patient and caregiver education
Assesses appropriateness of physical therapy and occupational therapy
Coordinates comprehensive outpatient or home care for therapy services
Determines the necessity of assistive equipment
Jessica O-Brien
Physical Therapist
Provides comprehensive patient and caregiver education
Assesses appropriateness of physical therapy and occupational therapy
Coordinates comprehensive outpatient or home care for therapy services
Determines the necessity of assistive equipment
Rebecca Hall
Occupational Therapist
TBD
Amy Hagenah
Occupational Therapist
TBD
Amy Fraser
Registered Dietician (Nutrition)
Assesses nutritional needs and identifies nutritional requirement with regard to age- and disease-specific needs of the patient
Addresses nutritional concerns such as changes in weight (loss or gain), swallowing or chewing difficulties, self-feeding difficulties and nutrient deficiencies
Continuously monitors and evaluates effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions
Gabriela Isaza
Registered Dietician (Nutrition)
Assesses nutritional needs and identifies nutritional requirement with regard to age- and disease-specific needs of the patient
Addresses nutritional concerns such as changes in weight (loss or gain), swallowing or chewing difficulties, self-feeding difficulties and nutrient deficiencies
Continuously monitors and evaluates effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions
Jeremy Orr, MD
Pulmonologist
Performs pulmonary function testing to monitor lung function
Recommends pulmonary support and monitors efficacy of therapy
Performs pulmonary function testing to monitor lung function
Derek Patel, MD
Gastroenterologist
TBD
Deborah Wais, MSW, LCSW
Social Worker
Coordinates overall
Assesses impact of disease on social, psychological, and functional aspects of patients and family members
Provides support and counseling and refers patients and families to outside resources
Kevin McGehrin, MD
Palliative Care
TBD
Beatrice Garcia, Coordinator
Palliative Care
TBD
Carolyn Vergara
Administrative Assistant
TBD
Carrie Elliot
Administrative Assistant
TBD
Keith Miller
ALSA Representative
Helps coordinate the needs of those registered with ALSA
Advocates for patients and caregivers regarding insurance and other social services
Provides monthly support groups for patients and their caregivers
Provides loans for equipment if available
Robert Kamei
Senior National Service Officer for Paralyzed Veteran Association (PVA)
Explains VA benefits to patients and helps them enroll in the VA program
Advocates for and locates services as needed
DeMarlo Pollard
Senior National Service Officer for Paralyzed Veteran Association (PVA)
Explains VA benefits to patients and helps them enroll in the VA program
