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Pennsylvania Ear Institute Expands Cochlear Implant Expertise

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Her Vision Matters: Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month

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Free Retinal Screenings Offered at The Eye Institute on Diabetes Day

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‘The Cool Crew’ Autism Group Finds Commonness and Togetherness

The program that has helped Jordan so much is the Young Adult Autism Group, run out the Speech-Language Institute (SLI) of Drexel University in...

Pennsylvania Ear Institute Expands Cochlear Implant Expertise

There’s good news for patients considering cochlear implants: the Pennsylvania Ear Institute (PEI) of Drexel University has added to its...

Her Vision Matters: Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month

Women's Eye Health and Safety Month is a significant awareness campaign emphasizing how proactive eye care can greatly benefit patients and...

Free Retinal Screenings Offered at The Eye Institute on Diabetes Day

For the first time, TEI will be participating in Diabetes Day Saturday, April 25, 2026. Patients can receive a free professional retina screening...

Tech Group Workshops Help Those with Low Vision Improve Quality of Life

There was a time when Rhonda Johnson, MBA, had to constantly strain her eyes and struggle to read emails at work. But then she learned she could...

Growing Understanding: April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month

Spring has sprung, and with it comes growth, change and the promise of new perspectives. April arrives in full bloom as Autism Awareness Month,...

Behind the Delay: Ask A Speech-Language Pathologist About Developmental Milestones

When distinguishing a developmental delay from a developmental disorder, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) at SLI looks at both the pattern and...

Finding the Right Words: Talking to Your Audiologist When You're Not Sure What to Say

It may be a challenge to explain your symptoms and know what to ask your audiologist. Here are some tips on what to what to say.

Real World, Patient-Centered Diabetes Care

The next Real World Diabetes series will begin Monday, March 16, 2026, and run for eight consecutive weeks through May 4, 2026.

Ask the Speech-Language Pathologist: When Should I Be Concerned About Voice Changes?

We asked experts at the Speech-Language Institute (SLI) on the Elkins Park campus of Drexel University to answer some of the more common questions...

Day of Service Event Helps Parents, Kids Feel Comfortable with Eye Exams

The Day of Service event at The Eye Institute (TEI) attracted 34 patients and was designed to provide vision care for school-age children who would...

Staff Spotlight: Alena Hackett, Community Outreach Coordinator, The Eye Institute

Staff spotlight on Alena Hackett, Community Outreach Coordinator at The Eye Institute.

Moving Forward Together: Signage Updates as Next Merger Milestone

Over the next several weeks, patients at the Drexel University clinical facilities — The Eye Institute (TEI), the Pennsylvania Ear Institute...

Ringing in the Ears? Tinnitus Care at the Pennsylvania Ear Institute

Tinnitus Awareness week, Feb. 2-9, is a time to raise awareness about a condition that can deeply impact quality of life.

Why Clients Keep Coming Back: Building Trust in Teaching Clinical Facilities

As a teaching clinical facility, SLI can bring together clinical expertise, education, and compassion. Clients often express pride in knowing their...

Can GLP-1 Medications Affect Your Eyesight?

Recent studies report visual side effects, which have the eye care world wondering if GLP-1s are a little too good to be true.

Research for Better Patient Care

Students in the Osborne Audiology program at Drexel University's Elkins Park Campus recently presented patient-based cases during Audiology...

Watch Out for Three Types of Conjunctivitis in the Eye 

Dr. Carlo Pelino is a primary care and retinal disease eye doctor at The Eye Institute (TEI)...

Preparing Future SLPs to Deliver Fair, Inclusive Care for Every Patient

Implicit bias, automatic thoughts or stereotypes can be present without awareness. Biases such as these can hurt trust, lead to unfair assessments,...

Keep the Holidays Happy: Choose Safe, Kid-Friendly Gifts

The holiday season is often filled with family gatherings, laughter, and gift-giving, but it has unfortunately also been accompanied by toy-related...

Do Earbuds Cause Hearing Loss?

Earbuds, AirPods, and over-the-ear headphones have become a part of daily life for many. The widespread use of these devices has led researchers to...

Teaching Clinical Facilities: Where Patients Receive Next Level Care

The goal of The Eye Institute clinical facility is to provide exceptional eye care while also teaching and developing the next generation of eye...

Mother, Daughter Travel A Challenging Path Together at the Speech-Language Institute

Traci Albuck has relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), characterized by unpredictable relapses where new symptoms appear or existing ones...

Eye Protection Recommendations for Pickleball Athletes

Pickleball has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade. And, with that, the number of eye injuries and injury-related...