Jefferson Parish Pulse: High Level Speech and Hearing Center

This week on the Jefferson Parish Pulse, we feature an interview with Dr. Lana Joseph-Ford, founder of High Level Speech and Hearing Center. High Level Speech & Hearing Center specializes in the evaluation, identification, and treatment of speech and hearing concerns in both children and adults.

Dr. Joseph-Ford is a dynamic, mission-focused leader in the health care industry. In just four short years, she opened two clinic locations in the Greater New Orleans area – the first being in Jefferson Parish – and she’s planning to open a third in Atlanta early next year. Her business has served over 25,000 patients and has won numerous awards and recognitions, including JEDCO’s Small Business of the Year Award in 2019.

On this episode, Dr. J talks about building her business from the ground-up, the value of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Greater New Orleans region, and her vision for the future of High Level Speech and Hearing Center. She dives into the pieces of her life that led her to become a doctor and the values that have helped shape her as an entrepreneur.

ABOUT DR. LANA JOSEPH-FORD
Founder and CEO of Joseph-Ford Enterprises and High Level Speech & Hearing Center, Dr. Joseph-Ford, is an entrepreneur in the healthcare industry. She has served as an advocate for musicians’ health throughout New Orleans. Among her most notable clients are world renowned music artists, Drake and musical group Tank and the Bangas. As a young girl Dr. Joseph-Ford suffered with hearing difficulties and was bullied because of her speech impediment. Now, she uses her resilience to help others by offering early intervention strategies for individuals with communication disorders. As a philanthropist, Dr. Joseph-Ford has played a significant role in supporting youth in underserved communities. As an advocate for economic development, she founded Joseph-Ford Enterprises, a global economic development firm that invests in real estate, small businesses, health and technology. Dr. Joseph-Ford is an advocate for women empowerment and aspires to promote health care on a national level.

WEBSITES:

High Level Hearing
Healthy Habits with Dr. J

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