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 […]
OTO-HNS Looks Back on 2025
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OPH Looks Back on 2025
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 […]
EEF Looks Back on 2025
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 […]
New Event Planner Position
Crystal Rockey started in mid-November in the newly created position of Event Planer, in which she will coordinate and plan events for the Eye & Ear Foundation and the Departments […]
Inaugural Community Vision Day
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 […]
Eye Glass Drive
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 […]
Transforming Eye Care Through Remote Access
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 […]
Identifying Loss to Follow-Up
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 […]
Fox Center for Vision Restoration 2025 Conference
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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Voices of Worship Workshops
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 […]
Shadyside Expansion Centralizes Head & Neck, Grows Facial Plastics
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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CHP Performs First Inspire V Implant for Sleep Apnea
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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Global Resource Webvision Now at Pitt
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. […]
Finding Balance: Susan George’s Journey
After practicing as a physical therapist at UPMC for over 38 years, Susan George was enjoying being a grandmother. Suddenly, she began losing her balance a little bit here and […]
The Art of Vision Science
The Mercy Vision Institute Scientific Image Contest recently announced this year’s winners. Out of about 70 submissions, 12 made the shortlist, one clinched the top prize, and another was chosen […]