Audiology
Current Student News
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Too busy to keep up with current events at Salus University? Think again. Here’s the TLDR (too long; didn’t read) of some stories you may have missed from the month of August. “Sal’s Shorts” provides clips of the University’s latest news and happenings.
WATN: Lisa Wallace-Davis, OD ‘92
As the president of the Virginia State Board of Optometry, vice chair of the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, board member of the Newport News Arts Commission and the Virginia Optometric Association Board of Trustees as well as serving in numerous other organizations, involved is the perfect word to describe Lisa Wallace-Davis, OD ‘92. Click here to learn more about her career and experiences she enjoyed at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) at Salus University.
Ambassador Program Strengthens Leadership and Interprofessional Skills
Salus University's Ambassador Program is composed of a select group of students across all programs who represent the University. In this podcast, we talk with Emaree Stone ‘25OD and Madison Gates ‘23SLP, who enlighten the audience about their rewarding experience as Salus Ambassadors. Read more here.
Faculty Focus: Dr. Radhika Aravamudhan
Radhika Aravamudhan, PhD, believes the most important role of an administrator at any institution is to serve and build relationships amongst the various constituents. And, since being named the dean of Salus University’s Osborne College of Audiology (OCA) in 2016, that’s what she has tried to do. Read more about Dr. Aravamudhan here.
SLP Partnership with MossRehab a Win-Win for Everybody
When it comes to theory becoming practice for Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) students at Salus, a place that stands out is MossRehab. For the past several years, SLP students have gone to MossRehab, an acute rehabilitation hospital in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, that is part of the Einstein Health Network. During the 12-to-16-week placement they work directly with the hospital's speech therapists. Learn more about the partnership here.
American Heritage Donates $25,000 to Big Red Bus/Looking Out For Kids Program
Helping children has always been a key component of the American Heritage Credit Union’s mission. And, now the financial institution is helping Salus University continue its work for children in need. The credit union has donated $25,000 to keep the University’s Big Red Bus (BRB) on the road. The BRB, the University’s healthcare facility on wheels, travels to schools in the greater Philadelphia area to offer vision screenings and comprehensive eye exams to students. Read more about their generous donation here. The 15th annual Looking Out for Kids fundraiser will be hosted on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA at 6:30 p.m. Visit SalusUhealth.com/LOFK for more information.
