Aphasia: Communication can literally break down for some patients

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Laurel Sisler welcome Dr. Adam Jacks, associate professor of speech and hearing sciences at UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences, for a conversation about aphasia and how communication can literally break down for some patients.Dr. Adam Jacks

Please tune in! The show will air: 

WCHL 97.9 FM

  • Saturday, April 29, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 30, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Monday, May 1, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

  • Sunday, April 30, at 7 a.m.

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  • Conversations with Dr. Adam Jacks (min 8:00-28:53)
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