Sal’s Shorts: New Chief of Staff; Bridging the Gap for the Vision Impaired

Too busy to keep up with current events at Salus University? Think again. Here’s the TLDR (too long; didn’t read) of some of the most-read stories from December. “Sal’s Shorts” provides clips of the University’s latest news and happenings. 

New Chief of Staff on Board

Salus President Dr. Michael Mittelman announced the appointment of Beth Moy, MSW, as the new chief of staff, and she officially started in December. When Moy visited Salus in her former role as the executive director of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education (SEPCHE), she never forgot the experience. Read more about her journey to Salus here.

Faculty Focus: Dr. Jeffrey Nyman

It’s been 44 years since Dr. Jeffrey Nyman joined the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO). Currently, an associate professor and the director of Emergency Services at The Eye Institute (TEI) of Salus, he’s been instrumental in helping PCO/Salus continue to grow and advance the profession of optometry. Read more about Dr. Nyman here.

Bridging the Gap for the Vision Impaired

The University’s Blindness and Low Vision Studies (BLVS) department recently developed and implemented a pilot program in partnership with Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, specifically for Vanderbilt’s on-staff Physical Therapists (PTs), that provided Orientation and Mobility (O&M) skills-based training PTs could offer their patients. Read more about the pilot project here.

Salus President Reflects on 2021

As an eventful 2021 came to a close, Salus President Dr. Michael Mittelman reflected with pride on University accomplishments while looking forward with great anticipation to 2022. Read his recap and announcements for the year ahead here.