Speech Therapy at Cook Hospital
Strengthening speech, swallowing, and cognition
OUR APPROACH
Compassionate, 1:1 treatment options
Speech Therapy at Cook Hospital is grounded in a participation-based model of care. We help individuals strengthen communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing abilities in the real-life settings that matter most—home, work, community, and social life.
Our goal: to help you stay empowered, connected, and engaged in the moments that matter most.
Speech & Swallowing Therapy
Treatment may include strategies for improving speech clarity, memory and attention, safe swallowing, or voice strength. We also support communication partner training, use of adaptive tools when needed, and education to empower you and your family to carry therapy strategies into everyday life.
- Neurological conditions (stroke, PD, etc.)
- General medical conditions
- Typical aging
- Post-stroke care
- Changes in memory or cognition
- Reading and listening comprehension difficulties
- Swallowing difficulties
- And more
YOUR CARE TEAM
Experienced Specialists
The Cook Hospital speech therapy team provides years of experience and specialized training, caring for patients across the northland.
Erin Kennedy
MS, CCC-SLP
Erin Kennedy, MS, CCC-SLP provides speech therapy grounded in real life goals, helping adults improve communication, cognition, and swallowing in ways that matter most in their daily lives.
Certifications:
- Speech-Language Pathology (MS, CCC-SLP)
- LSVT LOUD for Parkinson’s Disease & other populations
- MDTP (McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program), bringing advanced, evidence-based swallowing therapy to our community.
IN PERSON & VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
Referral Information
Talk to your doctor about a referral for speech therapy at Cook Hospital.
Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 5:00pm