In 2026, the Eye & Ear Foundation and its Community Outreach Committee created the Advancing Care Together (ACT) Program, which secures ongoing funding for community care in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. […]
Advancing Care Together
Communication Van
Bringing Hearing to the Greater Pittsburgh Community
The Eye & Ear Foundation’s October 9th webinar, “Bringing Hearing to the Greater Pittsburgh Community,” was presented by Catherine V. Palmer, PhD, UPMC Director of Audiology, Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & […]
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Preparing for the Road Ahead
Because the University of Pittsburgh Department of Communication Science and Disorders and UPMC’s Communication Van is much larger and more specialized than a typical vehicle, the team quickly realized that […]
Expanding Access: The Communication Van Delivers Hearing Care Across Pittsburgh
Sight + Sound, Spring 2026 The Communication Van has been on the road, providing hearing care in neighborhoods around the greater Pittsburgh area. Now thanks to the Jack Buncher Foundation, […]
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UPMC Swallow Disorders Center Seeks Funding for Mobile HNC Screenings
Sandra Stinnett, MD, hopes to collaborate with the Communication Van for head and neck cancer screenings. But a few things need to happen first, including lining up some funding for […]
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Bringing Hearing Care to the Community: The Communication Van Initiative
Sight + Sound, Fall 2025 The Eye & Ear Foundation held a key exchange event on Tuesday, September 16th at the UPMC Mercy Pavilion, future home to the Hearing Institute. […]
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