
Heather Riggs
Portland State University, Sanford Health @ Portland State University
mental health
aphasia
depression
interprofessional collaboration
1
presentations
SHORT BIO
Heather Riggs is a recent graduate of Portland State University's Master's degree program in Speech-Language Pathology. She is currently completing her clinical fellowship in inpatient rehabilitation at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota. Heather is interested in working with adults with acquired communication disorders and has also developed an interest in the mental health of stroke survivors living with aphasia.
Heather Riggs: Financial: No financial disclosures. Non-Financial: At the time that this research was conducted, I was a Master’s level student at Portland State University in the Speech and Hearing Sciences department. Susan Ginley: Financial: I am an employee of Portland State University in the Speech and Hearing Sciences program for which I am paid to teach courses and oversee students in clinical learning experiences. Non-Financial: No non-financial disclosures.
OTHER AFFILIATIONS
Sanford Health
Presentations

Communicating with People with Aphasia: Introduction for Mental Health Professionals
Heather Riggs