CRHC Welcomes Camryn (Gracie) Brown, Speech Language Pathologist

Clarinda Regional Health Center • September 27, 2024

Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) is excited to announce the addition of Gracie Brown, MS, CCC-SLP , to its growing team of healthcare professionals. Gracie joins CRHC as a Speech-Language Pathologist, bringing a passion for helping patients overcome communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.

Gracie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Iowa in 2022. She then pursued her Master of Science in Speech-Language-Hearing Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she gained extensive training in diagnosing and treating a range of speech and language impairments.

Gracie holds certifications in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP) training, making her exceptionally skilled in addressing cognitive and swallowing disorders. Her specialized training, equips her to provide comprehensive care to a wide range of patients, from pediatric to geriatric populations.

"Gracie's dedication to improving the lives of her patients and her commitment to Advancing Exceptional Care in her field makes her a perfect fit for our team," said Chuck Nordyke, CEO of Clarinda Regional Health Center. "We are thrilled to have her on board and look forward to seeing the positive impact she will make in the lives of our patients."

Gracie’s specialties include providing evidence-based interventions for individuals facing speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing challenges due to various medical conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and developmental delays. She is committed to offering personalized care to each patient, working closely with families and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Clarinda Regional Health Center remains dedicated to offering high-quality healthcare services to the community, and the addition of Gracie Brown is another step toward fulfilling this mission. Patients in need of speech-language pathology servicescan now benefit from her expertise right here in Clarinda.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Gracie Brown, please contact Clarinda Regional Health Center at (712) 542-2176 or visit our website at www.clarindahealth.com.

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