The UPMC Mercy Vision Institute is unique because of its extensive collaboration. In the Eye & Ear Foundation’s February 9th webinar, “Collaboration of Optometry and Ophthalmology,” Jerome Finkelstein, MD, FACS, […]
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By David H. Chi, MD, Division Chief, Pediatric Otolaryngology, UPMC Children’s Hospital of PIttsburgh The Pediatric Otolaryngology Division continues to demonstrate exceptional growth, clinical excellence, innovation, and national leadership. With […]
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Dana McGinnis-Thomas, MHA, joined the Department of Ophthalmology in 2021 as its inaugural Patient Navigator, a unique position that connects patients in need with community resources to improve access to […]
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José P. Zevallos, MD, MPH, FACS, The Eugene N. Myers, MD Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; Deputy Director, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center The University of Pittsburgh’s […]
José-Alain Sahel, MD, Distinguished Professor and Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology; The Eye & Ear Foundation Endowed Chair University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Director, UPMC Vision Institute 2025 was a […]
Dear Friends and Supporters, As we welcome 2026, I want to reflect on what we accomplished together in 2025. The Eye & Ear Foundation exists to support the groundbreaking work […]
The Department of Ophthalmology held its first Community Vision Day on December 6 at the UPMC Vision Institute. Vision screenings, eye health evaluations, and exams for vision conditions were offered […]
The UPMC Community Ophthalmology and Remote Access Programs (CORAP) team facilitated a large-scale glasses drive at Washington High School (WHS) on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Supported by volunteers from UPMC […]
Remote care is revolutionizing eye health by making services more accessible and equitable for all. Eyes on Wheels Eyes on Wheels is a dynamic, student-run mobile health clinic committed to […]
Addressing Social Needs to Improve Access to Eye Care: Andrew M. Williams, MD, and the Healthy Vision Lab Glaucoma is a challenging ailment to manage. It is typically asymptomatic but […]
By John Ash, PhD, Larry Benowitz, PhD, and Emily Woodward This year, the University of Pittsburgh expanded the focus of its annual Fox Center for Vision Restoration Conference, achieving two […]
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Hosted by the Laryngology Division, the Voice, Airway & Swallow Center held two Voices of Worship workshops this fall. The one-of-a-kind gathering united vocalists from all denominations to dive deep […]
Construction has started on the expansion of the Shadyside ENT office’s clinic, which will be the new home of the Head & Neck Division and allow for the long-awaited expansion […]
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In November, Rachel Whelan, MD, and her team successfully implanted the first Inspire V device at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Inspire is an innovative treatment for severe obstructive sleep apnea. […]
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When Bryan W. Jones, PhD, joined the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh this year, he brought with him Webvision, the world’s first online textbook about the retina. […]