Practical SLP Info© - from Texas Health Care, Fort Worth
  • Start
    • Introduction video
    • Site Map
  • The NTLS
  • Laryngectomy
    • Stories, testimonials and clinical videos
    • Laryngectomees making news (videos)
    • Changes following a laryngectomy>
      • Anatomical Changes After Laryngectomy
      • Functional Changes After Laryngectomy
      • Swallowing After Laryngectomy
      • Smelling after Laryngectomy
    • General Care>
      • Stoma Care
      • Using Suction
      • Saline Bullets
      • Bathing/Showering as a Laryngectomy
    • Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis (TEP)>
      • Cleaning Your Voice Prosthesis
      • Troubleshooting Voice Prosthesis Issues
      • Voicing Tips
      • Hands Free Speech
      • Controlling Fungal Growth
      • TEPs and HME’s During Radiation Treatment
    • The Electrolarynx
    • HME & Tubes>
      • Using an HME Cassette
      • Cleaning Mucous From An HME
      • How To Apply An Adhesive Housing
      • Applying an OptiDerm Adhesive Housing
      • Larytube Use and Cleaning
      • Larybutton Use and Cleaning
    • Laryngectomy FAQs>
      • General Post-Op
      • Swallowing
      • HME's / Adhesives / Larybuttons
      • TEP's and voicing
    • Rescue Breathing for Laryngectomees and Neck Breathers
  • Radiation
    • Swallowing During Radiation Treatment
    • Preventing Trismus
    • Nutrition During Radiation Treatment
    • When Nothing Tastes Right
    • TEPs and HMEs During Radiation
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Swallowing
    • Normal Swallowing
    • Dysphagia>
      • What is dysphagia
      • Common Symptoms of Dysphagia
      • Evaluating Dysphagia
    • Management of Dysphagia>
      • Overview: Diet and Intake Modifications
      • Therapy
      • Medical Management
      • VitalStim instructions
    • Trismus
    • Returning to Eating Again
    • Dietary Guidelines>
      • SOFT DIET
      • PUREED DIET
      • MOIST DIET
      • Thickening Liquids at Home
    • Therapeutic feeding
    • Swallowing exercises
  • Tracheostomy
    • Indications
    • Trach Tube Anatomy 101
    • Tracheostomy Tube Varieties>
      • Cuffed vs Cuffless Tubes
      • Types of Cuffs
      • Proper Cuff Inflation
      • Fenestrated vs. Non-Fenestrated Tubes
    • Being a “Neck Breather”>
      • Physiologic/Functional Changes
    • Speaking with a Tracheostomy Tube>
      • Understanding How a Voice is Produced
      • Speaking Valves and Alternatives
    • Swallowing with a Tracheostomy
    • Suction
    • Tracheostomy Care & Decannulation
    • Tracheostomy FAQ
  • Feeding Tubes
    • Overview
    • Why Feeding Tubes are Used
    • Types of Feeding Tubes
    • Feeding Tube Methods
    • Gastrostomy Tube Troubleshooting
    • G-Tube Removal: Preparation and Post-Removal Instructions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Reflux
    • What is reflux?
    • Evaluating Reflux
    • Reflux Management
    • Medications
    • Reflux Diet: Beneficial Dietary and Lifestyle Changes
    • Reflux and Diet: So What Can I Eat?
    • More Extensive Testing/Management
    • Reflux FAQs
  • Voice
    • Voice Care
    • Evaluating Voice Disorders
    • Types of Voice Disorders
    • Managing Voice Disorders
  • Chronic Cough
    • Chronic Cough Management
    • Irritable Larynx Diagnosis
    • Management of ILS
    • Vocal Hygiene
    • Cough Cessation Protocol
    • FAQs
  • About
    • Meet the Staff
    • Contact
    • Informational handouts
    • Links
    • Disclaimer
News from NTLS: New exciting meetings planned - read here!

Welcome!  Se Habla Español       

Katrina M. Jensen
Katrina M. Jensen

At Texas Health Care, Otolaryngology & Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, we strive to provide the most advanced medical and rehabilitative care in the field. The information on this site is meant to educate our patients and families regarding the basic principles involved in their care and rehabilitation.

This is not intended to be comprehensive in every manner of care/rehabilitative options; but rather, serves to provide information regarding this practice’s standards of care for our patients. This information is not intended to replace actual medical/rehabilitative care or opinion and should be used only as a reference to augment the information provided during office visits.

You should always contact the office for any questions you have regarding your specific medical/rehabilitative status.

This website was developed to enhance the education and knowledge of the patients and their families under the care of the SLP staff at Texas Health Care, PLLC.

Throughout this site, you will find information, illustrations, videos, etc. regarding the various medical/rehabilitative topics treated by the Speech Pathology Department. 

This site should serve as a practical reference for general information as well as provide answers to frequently asked questions. You can also view images of our staff in practice, hear personal accounts from current/former patients and find the latest information on current practices employed by our staff. You will also find links to contact this office with questions and/or appointment requests.

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New!

Several new videos uploaded - testimonials as well as instructional clips for clinicians (link)
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Testimonials

The North Texas Laryngectomy Society (NTLS)

This practice hosts the meetings for the North Texas Laryngectomy Society, which comprises the largest membership of laryngectomy patients in North Texas. We hold monthly meetings, with new topics every month. Attendance is encouraged for both new laryngectomees, seasoned laryngectomees and any interested family/friends.

The meetings are held on the first Friday of every month @ 2pm, at the office on Pennsylvania Ave. There is no need to sign up or register, simply attend!

The latest information and activities of NTLS as well as information regarding past and future meetings can be found on www.theNTLS.com , so check in often to stay updated!

Read more on the NTLS page (link)


NOTE: The products and supplies described have been clinically proven and determined by this practice to provide the most comprehensive, advanced items in alaryngeal rehabilitation. There has been no endorsement, specific or implied, by any manufacturer. In many cases, indications for use, however, are described based upon the indications and specifications set forth by the manufacturer.

Copyright 2011-2013 Katrina M. Jensen, M.A., CCC-SLP, PLLC