Students, Faculty, Residents, Staff, Alumni, Board Members and Friends,
Earlier this week, Dr. Aravamudhan met with OCA alumni from the distance education program at the Canadian Academy of Audiology conference. Alumni were excited to discuss how the AuD Bridge program has helped them to increase their confidence in the services they provide and the breadth of their practice.
Today is going to be a very busy day on campus! This morning, it’s my pleasure to be hosting representatives from Cedar Crest College in celebration of our new articulation agreement. To learn more about the agreement, visit salus.edu/ccc.
We’ll also be hosting State Representatives Steve McCarter and Jordan Harris on campus. My intent with all of these visits is to educate our legislators about our programs and the importance of all of our providers being able to practice at the level they’re taught. We are also attempting to have the legislature reinstate funding for us that would help to offset tuition and some of the indigent care we provide at our various clinics. None of this is a “given”. It takes a great deal of time and effort to gain the support of our legislators. That’s true as we talk about scope of practice or line items on the budget. Hence, the importance of all of us interacting with our elected officials to ensure they know the importance of their support.
Carlos Rodriguez, Director of Safety and Security, will be hosting an Emergency Preparedness Training session today at 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in S305B. If you’re available, please attend this important training so you can learn how to be better prepared in the event there is an emergency on campus.
There will also be an AccessMatters Presentation today from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in S305A that will provide education on important topics related to personal sexual and reproductive health and will also provide ways to remain patient and client-centered and avoid the “white coat syndrome” when discussing these issues with patients.
Tomorrow night is a special night as we celebrate our 13th Annual Looking Out for Kids (LOFK) charity fundraiser. This year, we are proud to honor Alan Lindy as the 2019 Lighthouse Award Recipient for his long standing relationship with and commitment to recognizing the value and importance of quality vision care to ensure academic success for school-age children. If you're interested in attending, it's not too late, tickets are still available for purchase! Or if you would like to make a donation, please visit salus.edu/lofk.
On Sunday, Salus University and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) will be hosting a reception and panel discussion at the annual meeting and expo for the American Public Health Association (APHA). Spearheaded by Dr. Tony Di Stefano, the reception will be in collaboration with Vision Care Section (VCS) as they celebrate their 40th anniversary. Hosted at the largest and most influential gathering of public health professionals, the reception is a great opportunity to explore a variety of IPE opportunities in public health.
On Tuesday, we will be hosting another Centennial Tour stop in Pittsburgh, Pa. Held at the Federal Galley on Children’s Way, I look forward to seeing some of our alumni and friends out there. After Pittsburgh, we only have two more stops on our tour! See where we’re headed next at salus.edu/centennial-tour.
Next Thursday, Nov. 7, we will be celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Pennsylvania Ear Institute (PEI). PEI has grown so much over the last 15 years and I’d like to thank the entire Salus community for playing a part in its success throughout the years. It truly is a team effort and we’re excited to see where the next 15+ years take us. Come and celebrate this momentous occasion on the fourth floor lobby of the north building from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. To register for the event, click here.
It's November and the weather is changing, so please try to get outside and enjoy what’s left of the fall leaves. Enjoy the weekend and have some fun. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday!
Mike
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