Have a Safe and Fun Soiree - Week of November 15th, 2019

Students, Faculty, Residents, Staff, Alumni, Board Members and Friends, 

Good morning from Elkins Park!  While I always enjoy learning and spending time up at Harvard, it’s always great to be back on campus.  The Harvard Seminar for Experienced Presidents that I was attending was extremely informative and thought provoking.  I can’t wait to start applying what I’ve learned!

Last evening, I had the pleasure of hosting Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker optical, on campus.  Neil and some of staff spent some time with our Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) students and 2019-2020 residents.  It was fun talking with Neil learning how he established Warby-Parker and has grown it into a very unique and successful optical chain.

Last weekend, some of our Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) students attended the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Thank you for helping to spread awareness about this disease, especially during Alzheimer’s Awareness month, and for representing Salus! To learn more about what SLPs can do for those who suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia, visit salusuhealth.com/slp-dementia.

Tuesday is our very last Centennial Tour stop! We’re on our way to Chicago, IL to see alumni and friends at riverside restaurant, The Kitchen Bistro.  So, if you happen to be in the Windy City on Tuesday, 19 November, please stop by and see us.  We’ll be at the restaurant, which is located at 316 N. Clark Street, from 6PM – 8PM.  You can register here. 

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is Nov. 3-10.  Driving while drowsy is impaired driving.  After 20 hours without sleep it is equivalent to driving with a blood alcohol level at the legal limit. It is estimated that more than 300,000 crashes including more than 5000 fatalities are related to drowsy driving each year. When you realize you are drowsy, pull over and rest, or get someone else to drive. https://www.nsc.org/road-safety/safety-topics/fatigued-driving.

Finally, I want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable time at the Salus Soiree tonight! Remember, if you drink, or are tired, please don’t drive! Have a safe and fun weekend!

Mike