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Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association
www.mshausa.org
MSHA members deal with a wide range of issues within the scope of their professional practice, including, but not limited to:
Posted: Jun 20 2025 3:18 PM
Benzodiazepines have long been established as central nervous system depressants with a wide array of clinical applications, most notably in the management of anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures. However, their role extends beyond classical psychiatry and emergency medicine. In recent decades, there has been a growing recognition of the therapeutic potential of benzodiazepines in interdisciplinary neurorehabilitation, particularly in the treatment of speech and swallowing disorders ...
Posted: Jan 24 2024 5:51 PM
The relationship between medication intake and auditory health is a critical area of study in the medical community. With an increasing number of individuals relying on various medications for chronic and acute conditions, the importance of understanding which pharmaceutical agents can potentially harm hearing cannot be overstated ...
Posted: Jan 15 2024 6:27 PM
OTC Hearing Aids: An Overview & Update for Audiologists in Mississippi. Led by: Haley Messersmith, Au.D., CCC-A. The release of the FDA ruling regarding OTC hearing aids has audiologists around the country wondering what this means for their patients and the future of their practice. Join Haley Messersmith, VP: Audiology of the Mississippi Speech and Hearing Association, to discuss details ...
Posted: Dec 23 2023 3:51 PM
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our very first MSHA Virtual Town Hall, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT via Zoom. Members and non-members are welcome to attend. We hope you will join us and share with your friends and colleagues too. 2023 was a challenging year for so many. Nevertheless, you all persisted. We salute all the speech and hearing professionals ...
Posted: Nov 28 2023 1:48 PM
Happy New Year from your Conference Co-Chairs! The MSHA Annual Continuing Education Conference will be held September 1-3! We are thrilled to announce that the conference will be back at the Hilton in Jackson. We are moving forward with planning an in-person conference for networking and reconnection opportunities. Please note we will make modifications if warranted due to the status of the ...
Posted: Mar 26 2022 5:30 PM
MSHA TO-DO LIST. SAVE THE DATE for Annual Conference: September 1-3. Ask Two Colleagues to JOIN MSHA. Renew Your MSHA Membership. Students only $15. Clinical Fellows only $35. Sign up for a MSHA Committee. Participate in VIRTUAL LEGISLATIVE DAY January 27th. Join me in moving Mississippi forward, Amy Livingston, MS CCC-SLPM, SHA President, Mississippi.
Posted: Jan 22 2022 1:56 PM
Attention MSHA members! MSHA is submitting two bills for legislative change. These two important topics are Hearing Aid Insurance Coverage for Children under 21 (House Bill 13/ Senate Bill 2338) and the creation of an Independent Licensure Board for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (House Bill 85/Senate Bill 2005). We are asking that you participate in MSHA’s Virtual Legislative Day ...
The Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association hosts a variety of education and networking events throughout the year in order to engage and educate its many members. Please see below to view opportunities of interest to you.
Mississippi Speech Language Hearing Association members and stakeholders are invited to attend the MSHA Capitol Day. This is a great opportunity to meet and visit with your local legislators to discuss the role of speech, language, and hearing professionals in Mississippi, the impact we have on the community, and legislative issues affecting our professions.
Location: Sheridan Flowood. Registration and details coming soon.
Join Haley Messersmith, VP: Audiology of the Mississippi Speech and Hearing Association, to discuss details regarding the FDA ruling and how it pertains to your current and future practice. more »