Healthy Hays Forum series continues with deaf, hard-of-hearing presentation

The Hays County Local Health Department will continue its Healthy Hays Forum series with a discussion on deaf and hard-of-hearing health disparities.

The upcoming forum will feature experts discussing disparities in the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. HCLHD said the discussion will also focus on how Adverse Childhood Communication Experiences (ACCE) can lead to an increased risk of chronic disease in adults.

“We know many community residents aren’t aware of the health disparities in the deaf and hard-of-hearing community,” said Matthew Gonzales, HCLHD Health Equity and Community Engagement Program Manager. “With this forum, we hope to provide information and resources to help Hays County learn more about this issue.”