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[leigha @_leighaford]

It is also National Skilled Nursing Care Week #NSNCW Nurses around us work in a variety of different settings, including 7% of SLPs who work in Skilled Nursing settings! @unonsslha @NSSLHA @ahcancal @NNFANALA

[leigha @_leighaford]

@unonsslha @NSSLHA @ASHAWeb @ASHAAdvocacy #audpeeps #slpeeps #NSSLHAadvocates #studentadvocates #nsslhastrong

[leigha @_leighaford]

I have learned so much about the crucial role advocating for our future professions has on our fields and positive changes! Today I was able to participate in #ASHAAdvocacyDay and send letters to congress to advocate for issues impacting SLPs and AuDs!

[leigha @_leighaford]

I have learned so much about the crucial role advocating for our future professions has on our fields and positive changes! Today I was able to participate in #ASHAAdvocacyDay and send letters to congress to advocate for issues impacting SLPs and AuDs!

[leigha @_leighaford]

It’s #NationalStutteringAwarenessWeek
Did you know around 3million Americans stutter? Learn more at the link below! @UNONSSLHA @NSSLHA @westutter #NSAW2021

https://t.co/D9x6Xu7rBB

[leigha @_leighaford]

@unonsslha @NSSLHA #nsslhastrong #NSSLHAInclusion #AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPImonth

[leigha @_leighaford]

I have loved volunteering with UNO Transitions Program & @AutismSocietyNE because they give me hands on experiences and opportunities to engage with those in various communities! @unonsslha @NSSLHA #AutismAcceptance #nsslhastrong

[leigha @_leighaford]

I am now an ambassador for Better Hearing and Speech Month! You can join me in becoming an ambassador using the link below! @unonsslha @NSSLHA @ASHAWeb #BHSM #SLP2be #AuD2be

https://t.co/UmbQGaDAfk

[leigha @_leighaford]

Take this quiz to learn how alternative payment models (APMs) fit into health care delivery and reimbursement!

https://t.co/7Gg7HZXXzI

@unonsslha @nsslha #nsslhastrong #slp2b #aud2b

[leigha @_leighaford]

F- Face Drooping
A- Arm Weakness
S- Speech Difficulty
T- Time to call 911

Knowing this FAST acronym can help in knowing the symptoms of a stroke!

Today I advocated for stroke awareness by completing the cookie challenge! @unonsslha @NSSLHA @StrokeAlliance #strokeawareness

[leigha @_leighaford]

April is Stress Awareness Month, so what better way to advocate for ourselves during this month with some self-care tips! Going into finals, my goal is to spend time outside & aware from electronics & get plenty of sleep! @unonsslha @NSSLHA #nsslhastrong

[leigha @_leighaford]

I completed the final module in the @KirwanInstitute Implicit Bias series. It was a great learning experience and made me better understand the effects our biases and gain new perspective. Excited for the next opportunity to learn more! @unonsslha @NSSLHA #nsslhastrong

[leigha @_leighaford]

April is National Interprofessional Healthcare Month! Effective collaboration between professionals is so important in providing the best care for our patients/clients/students! @unonsslha @NSSLHA @NAPractice #nsslhastrong #slp2be #AuD2be #IPHCMonth

[leigha @_leighaford]

It’s National Volunteer week! I love volunteering for @unonsslha because it gives me the opportunity to get out in my community, gain experience with populations I can work with in the future, and advocate for my future profession as well! @NSSLHA @SertomaHQ #nsslhastrong

[leigha @_leighaford]

April is Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness month! Take a look at this “check your mouth” exam to learn more! https://t.co/sAcUkC2w8U

@unonsslha @NSSLHA @oralcancerfnd #nsslhastrong

[leigha @_leighaford]

It’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month! Take this quiz to learn more about Parkinson’s while also spreading the word and advocating. @unonsslha @NSSLHA @UNOSECD @ParkinsonsNE @OmahaSkateathon @ParkinsonDotOrg #Plan4PD #KnowMorePD

Quiz: https://t.co/wYuBPP0Vwe

[leigha @_leighaford]

I completed module 3 of 4 from @KirwanInstitute on implicit bias. They’re a great resource to gain a better understanding of implicit biases we have. You can join me in completing these + also take a quiz to learn more! @unonsslha @NSSLHA #nsslhastrong

https://t.co/Jx3L8uZzhL

[leigha @_leighaford]

Today is World Voice Day and as a future SLP, this is one of the areas we get the opportunity to work in. Fun fact: teachers are at a higher risk of voice disorder. @unonsslha @NSSLHA @NebraskaMed @EntUnmc @AAOHNS #nsslhastrong #WorldVoiceDay

[leigha @_leighaford]

There is still time to participate in some trivia for UNO’s Got Talent! Tomorrow is the last day of the talent show so make sure to make your $5 donation and support ASN! @unonsslha @NSSLHA @AutismSocietyNE #nsslhastrong

https://t.co/HPmn08rO0K

[leigha @_leighaford]

Still 2 more days until UNO’s Got Talent is over! Head the the fb link below to make your $5 donation, watch the acts, and participate in tomorrow’s activity - TRIVIA! @unonsslha @NSSLHA @AutismSocietyNE #nsslhastrong

https://t.co/HPmn08rO0K

[leigha @_leighaford]

Today is the start of Week of the Young Child. This week we celebrate early learning, young children & their teachers, and communities. #WOYC21 #NSSLHAStrong @unonsslha @NSSLHA @NAEYC