FEES Mobile and Walk-In Clinic!
The Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) study is a gold standard diagnostic tool for identifying swallowing disorders and paths to treatment. Our licensed Speech-language Pathologists with Endoscopy Certification are able travel to assisted living and nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities, medical centers and hospitals to perform these studies, so that patients do not need to be moved out of their facility for evaluation. We also offer Walk-In FEES services at our center. We are excited to bring this much needed service to our region!
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Mountain Region Speech & Hearing Center Appoints New Clinical Director of Speech Language Pathology
Mountain Region Speech and Hearing Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Brittany Rushing to the position of Clinical Director of Speech Language Pathology. Mountain Region Speech and Hearing Center, a non-profit organization, is one of the largest centers in East Tennessee that specializes in speech, hearing and swallowing services with a total of 10 Speech Language Pathologists and 2 Audiologists on staff.
Rushing began her career at Mountain Region in 2008 as a Clinical Fellow. She has over 14 years of experience working with both pediatric and adult populations, specializing in the treatment of dysphagia and adult speech-language and cognitive disorders. Rushing is a Certified Endoscopist and is the Director of Mountain Region’s FEES (Flexible Endoscopy Evaluation of Swallowing) program. She is also a certified trainer in FEES and a certified McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP) provider. Additionally Rushing’s work experience includes providing speech-language and swallowing services to patients at the Mountain Home VA, Ballad Health and Select Specialty Hospital. She has served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Communicative Disorders at East Tennessee State University.
“Having a Clinical Director the caliber of Brittany Rushing will help Mountain Region continue to expand our services. Years ago, Brittany started her career at Mountain Region as a Clinical Fellow,” said Karen Dale, Executive Director. “We are so pleased to name her as our new Clinical Director and look forward to her leadership.”
Rushing received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology from University of Tennessee-Knoxville and her Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from East Tennessee State University. She lives in Jonesborough, TN with her husband and children.
About Us
Mountain Region Speech and Hearing Center is a not-for-profit agency founded in 1974 by the Junior League and Sertoma Club of Kingsport. Our Mission is to provide the highest quality speech, hearing and swallowing services to the Appalachian Region and to improve quality of life for all ages through effective evaluation, treatment and education regardless of ability to pay.
Who We Benefit
People of all ages, from birth to geriatrics.
- Newborn infants who are unable to suck or swallow to obtain nourishment
- Infants, toddlers and children with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, cleft palate, hearing loss, spina bifida, or language delay
- Adults who have suffered strokes, head injuries, hearing loss, progressive neurological disorders, stuttering, and voice disorders
Join Our Team
Our team is growing and we are looking for people who share our commitment to provide excellent healthcare for our patients. We continually seek outgoing and well qualified Speech Pathologists to join our team at Mountain Region Speech and Hearing Center.
Contact Human Resource at 423-246-4600.
How Can You Help?
MRSHC relies on donations to fulfill its mission that all people are treated regardless of their ability to pay. If you would like to make a donation to our Scholarship Fund to help cover costs of therapy for an individual patient, please call (423) 246- 4600 or send to:
301 Louis Street
Suite 101
Kingsport, TN 37660
You may also donate to our General Fund or Endowment Fund online at https://www.mrshc.org/mrshc-donation/.
Recent Contributions
- Knights of Columbus
- Lions Club of Kingsport
- Scottish Rite
- Sertoma Club of Kingsport
- Serving Tennessee’s Seniors – administered by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee at the request of the Chancery Court
- United Way of Greater Kingsport
- United Way of Greene County
- United Way of Hawkins County