Lompoc hospital foundation continues lecture series on Aug. 23

Lois Trudeau Engelhardt, Lompoc Valley Medical Center doctor of speech-language pathology, will lead a lecture on Aug. 23 that offers an educational overview of communication disorders in children and adults.

Lompoc Hospital District Foundation’s community education program continues with an upcoming lecture discussing communication disorders.

The lecture is slated for Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m., and is hosted in partnership with the Lompoc Park and Rec Division.

Lois Trudeau Engelhardt, Lompoc Valley Medical Center doctor of speech-language pathology, will offer an educational overview of communication disorders in children and adults, providing a deeper understanding of individuals with communication difficulties that support verbal and nonverbal, behavioral and social interactions among family, friends and care providers.

Engelhardt is a senior practitioner, clinical specialist, and mentor who provides medical speech-language pathology services in the acute care hospital setting, outpatient clinic and the Comprehensive Care Center skilled nursing facility. She also manages clinical oversight of speech-language pathology services at the Rehabilitation Services Department.

The next lecture is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 20, featuring registered nurse Leslie Kelly, who will discuss “End of Life Care: The Enlightened Ending.”