Joy Barbara Pruitt M.A., CCC-SLP., Speech-Language Pathologist
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Joy Barbara Pruitt M.A., CCC-SLP.

Speech-Language Pathologist

280 KAIULANI ST HILO HI, 96720

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Dr. Joy Pruitt is a speech language pathologist practicing in HILO, HI. Dr. Pruitt specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Pruitt 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. Pruitt 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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Joy Barbara Pruitt M.A., CCC-SLP.'s Practice location

280 KAIULANI ST -
HILO, HI 96720
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HILO MEDICAL CENTERl

1190 WAIANUENUE AVENUE HILO HI 96720

Head northeast on Kaiulani Street 2040 ft
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NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

67 1125 MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY KAMUELA HI 96743

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45-547 PLUMERIA STREET HONOKAA HI 96727

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Go straight onto Bayfront Highway (HI-19) 4780 ft
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Turn right onto Mamane Street (HI 240) 543 ft
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