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Megan Patterson ‘25OD is the 2023 Toland Scholarship Winner

Opening eyes volunteer group pictured at the Special Olympics Fall Fest

Salus University Health Volunteers at Special Olympics Fall Fest

Cutting the ribbon during PEI's opening in 2004

Pennsylvania Ear Institute Celebrates 19 Years of Growth

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Megan Patterson ‘25OD is the 2023 Toland Scholarship Winner

Megan Patterson was named the 2023 Joseph C. Toland Memorial Scholarship winner.

Salus University Health Volunteers at Special Olympics Fall Fest

On Saturday, November 4th, volunteers at the Special Olympics Fall Festival event were able to provide eye and ear screenings to over a hundred...

Pennsylvania Ear Institute Celebrates 19 Years of Growth

PEI opened on Nov. 19, 2004 to serve as the main clinical facility for Salus University Doctor of Audiology (AuD) students, and since then has...

Looking Out for Kids Gala Honors Founder Dr. Susan Oleszewski

The Eye Institute and Pennsylvania Ear Institute's vision and hearing screenings program received a big boost at the 16th annual Looking Out...

Inside the Life of Optometry Dean: Dr. Melissa Trego

So, just what does a day in the life of the dean of PCO/Salus look like? Well, it’s pretty exciting, according to Dr. Melissa Trego. She...

Last Minute Clinic Tips to Keep Halloween Safe and Spooky for Everyone

With Halloween lurking right around the corner, children and adults alike are preparing to gear up in their best costumes, don their cutest plastic...

NBC10’s Johnny Archer to Once Against Host Annual Children’s Fundraiser

Johnny Archer, reporter and anchor for Philadelphia’s NBC10, will host Salus University’s annual “Looking Out for Kids”...

Tips to Prevent Sports-Related Eye Injuries

According to the National Eye Institute, eye injuries are a leading cause of blindness in children in the United States. Most of these eye injuries...

ICYMI: October 2023 Events

The Salus University Clinics have been busy over the month of October! Here are the events they have been to this past month.

Developmental Milestones for a Child’s Speech & Language Skills: Kindergarten to Second Grade

Seven Developmental Milestones Parents Can Look for to Gauge their Child’s Speech and Language Skills.

Always Looking Out for Kids: Charity Fundraiser Has Grown and Evolved Over the Years

Thomas Falkowski remembered the day Dr. Susan Oleszewski walked into his office in 2006 at The Eye Institute with an idea.

Double Trouble: Understanding Diplacusis

Two ears are always better than one, but what if they hear sounds differently and don't act like a matched pair?

Developmental Milestones for a Child’s Speech and Language Skills: Third to Fifth Grade

Seven Developmental Milestones Parents Can Look for to Gauge their Child’s Speech and Language Skills

Deaf Awareness Month

Dr. Rebecca Blaha, lead audiologist at the Pennsylvania Ear Institute (PEI) and assistant professor at the Salus University Osborne College of...

SLI Fills A Critical Need in the Communities it Serves

Since its inauguration, SLI has enhanced the quality of life of hundreds of individuals with communication and swallowing impairments in the...

Three Reasons Why You Should Do Back-To-School Vision Exams

By the time they reach school-age, it’s recommended that children should have an eye exam annually with an eye doctor.

SLI Creates Treatment Plans Tailored for Those with Dysphagia

The Speech-Language Institute (SLI) of Salus University serves patients with a wide variety of speech, language, communication, feeding and...

Hearing Loss and Dementia Connected?

A recent study from the National Institutes of Health revealed a connection between hearing loss and the development of dementia in older adults.

Wildfire Smoke Exposure, Bad for Our Eyes?

The consequences of the Canada wildfires reach far beyond the immediate and continued threat posed by flames and destruction. This summer, these...

Aphasia Common For Those Suffering A Stroke

The Speech-Language Institute (SLI) of Salus University serves patients with a wide variety of speech, language, communication, feeding and...

Client Care at The Speech-Language Institute

According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), it is estimated 1 to 2 children per every 1,000 children have childhood...

Understanding Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a vision condition that occurs when the normally round cornea (the front part of the eye) becomes thin and irregular (cone) shaped.

Aug. 26: Annual Seeshore Fest Benefitting The Eye Institute

Seeshore Fest 2023, an annual event that raises money for the William Feinbloom Rehabilitation Center, housed at The Eye Institute (TEI), and...

“Mobility Meet Up” Celebrates 2023 Orientation and Mobility Interns and Patients

Salus University and the William Feinbloom Vision Rehabilitation Center held a celebration for their Orientation and Mobility students and patients.