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Salus University's clinical facilities in the Philadelphia area provide highly specialized vision, hearing and balance, and speech-language pathology services - from the most routine, to the most complex. The University’s unique approach to patient care combined with its convenient localities educates health professionals while also vastly improving the quality of life for patients.

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The Eye Institute

Providing comprehensive pediatric and adult vision care services, low vision and rehabilitation services, specialty contact lenses and designer eyewear to the Philadelphia area. Learn More

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Pennsylvania Ear Institute

Providing a comprehensive array of services related to the evaluation, rehabilitation, and prevention of hearing impairment with the most advanced diagnostic and rehabilitative services. Learn More

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Speech-Language Institute

Providing a wide range of pediatric and adult comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment options, and a variety of support groups for individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. Learn More

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Fireworks Eye Safety

fireworks

Consumer fireworks can be dangerous. According to recent data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), injuries from fireworks cause approximately 9,100 visits to the emergency room each year, with 19% of those injuries being eye-related.
Dr. Rebecca Blaha

Faculty Focus: Dr. Rebecca Blaha

Dr. Rebecca Blaha

Rebecca Blaha, AuD, lead audiologist, clinical preceptor and assistant professor at Salus University’s Osborne College of Audiology and its clinical facility, the Pennsylvania Ear Institute (PEI), has had a variety of interests in her lifetime — playing the flute, salsa dancing, and powerlifting. Some of those interests have stayed with her, and some have gone by the wayside over time. But one thing that hasn’t changed for Dr. Blaha is her interest in the art of hearing

Speech Language Pathologists touching patient's throat

Trouble Swallowing? Understanding Dysphagia

Speech Language Pathologists touching patient's throat

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is when moving food and liquids through the mouth and to the stomach can be painful and can make swallowing impossible. If you have a swallowing disorder, you may have difficulty or pain when swallowing whereas some people cannot swallow at all. Others may have trouble swallowing liquids, foods, or saliva, which can make it hard to eat. Often, it can be difficult to take in enough calories and fluids to nourish your body.