Mrs. Christy Jo Folks MS CCC SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mrs. Christy Jo Folks MS CCC SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

236 SYCAMORE ST RACELAND LA, 70394
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Dr. Christy Folks is a speech language pathologist practicing in RACELAND, LA. Dr. Folks specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Folks evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication and swallowing troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. Dr. Folks helps patients make sounds and improve their voices through various methods. Speech language pathologists also work with patients to strengthen muscles used to speak and swallow, and work with individuals and families to help cope with their conditions.

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236 SYCAMORE ST -
RACELAND, LA 70394
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