Speech Sounds Adventures
Speech Sounds Adventures: Miss R is a children’s book written and published by Keri Jones, Speech Language Pathologist with Pullman Regional Hospital.
Through her 22-year career in speech therapy, Jones was inspired to write a book that helps children pronounce “R” sounds through a 'choose your own adventure' format. The book, written for children ages three and older, complements a mobile app, Speech Sounds Visualized, which pairs video images and video x-ray to show mouth and tongue placement. The app is for people of all ages, was also inspired by Jones and was launched in 2017 with support through Pullman Regional Hospital’s Center for Learning & Innovation.
Speech Sounds Visualized
The Center for Learning & Innovation has created the Speech Sounds Visualized app to show how English speech sounds are formed through unique x-ray videos and animation. In partnership with Pullman Regional Hospital Speech Language Pathologist, Keri Jones, this interactive teaching tool increases engagement and learning in speech therapy and education.
Maternity Gown
Pullman Regional Hospital has patented a new hospital gown based on a prototype by Laurie Heimbigner, retired BirthPlace nurse. The two-piece garment provides modesty and comfort to mothers and promotes skin-to-skin contact. This unique design also allows for monitors to be placed and stay in place without an obtrusive process.
Virtual Reality
The use of non-pharmacological distraction techniques has proven to effectively manage anxiety from stressful healthcare experiences, from blowing bubbles and reading books, to utilizing technology like iPads. Most recently, we began using Virtual Reality (VR) devices, thanks to the work of the Center for Learning & Innovation and grant funds from the Auxiliary.
