August Speaker: Angie Galatas BCPA, MA CCC/SLP
September 6, 2024
SPEAKER: Angie Galatas BCPA, MA CCC/SLP
The Power of Patient Advocacy: The Role of Speech Language Pathologist in Cognitive Care and Patient Advocacy
Angie Galatas is a Board Certified Patient Advocate. She has worked in the healthcare field for over 30 years as a former Speech-Language Pathologist. Her specialities include guidance and assistance with adults who suffer from chronic disease including stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, head and neck cancer, cancer, autoimmune diseases and medical billing. Angie is also an advocate on disease prevention. She is passionate about educating you so you are more informed about your healthcare decisions.
This month’s meeting is a dedicated opportunity to connect with professionals serving older adults throughout the Houston region. Join colleagues from across senior living, healthcare, home-based services, care management, and related fields to exchange ideas, strengthen referral relationships, and learn more about the resources available to the people and families we serve. Whether you are a longtime HACOC member or attending for the first time, this is an excellent setting to expand your professional network, make meaningful connections, and stay informed about developments across Houston’s aging-services community. Bring plenty of business cards and come prepared to connect.
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