Skilled Experience Counts Diligence. Doing the right thing. Doing things right. With more than 130 years of clinical experience, the speech pathologists at Waldo County General Hospital are well known for family-focused therapy, efficiency and teamwork. Children who receive speech therapy at Waldo County General Hospital, on average make more progress that children seen in similar settings across the United States.  Click here to see the how WCGH compares nationally. Speech therapy, parent and teacher coaching, evaluations and consultations are all provided using the most effective approaches and best practices. All therapists have completed national-qualifying examinations, are nationally-certified and are well known for quality speech therapy. The speech pathologists have developed innovative and effective approaches working with children and families. They are routinely invited to share their techniques at national and regional conferences. Click here to learn more about national presentations. Speech-language pathologists at Waldo County General Hospital have: earned a master's degree. completed at least 350 supervised practicum hours in their college program. participated in clinical internships in hospitals, clinics and schools. been supervised in a clinical fellowship year. passed a national qualifying examination in speech language pathology. been licensed by the Maine Board of Examiners on Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. knowledge and experience in early childhood reading. provided professional language literacy training for one of America's first Early Reading First programs. presented to other professionals at regional and national conferences, receive ongoing continuing professional education that exceeds the professional licensing requirements. certification in CPR and other emergency procedures. For more information, contact the Speech-Language Pathology Department.