This funding allowed the center to hire multiple part-time speech-language pathologists dedicated to treating children with feeding and swallowing disorders, ensuring that no child in need is left waiting for essential care.
For more than 20 years, the Huntington Scottish Rite Foundation has been dedicated to supporting children’s speech and language development across the Tri-State area. Its longstanding partnership with Marshall University has helped enhance speech and hearing services, benefiting countless families in the community.
For many families, long wait times for feeding therapy can pose significant challenges, affecting a child’s ability to eat, drink and thrive. The Benedum Foundation’s support has enabled MUSHC to provide timely intervention, ensuring that all children requiring feeding therapy now have immediate access to treatment.
“This grant has been transformative for our clinic and the families we serve,” said Pam Holland, chair of the Communication Disorders Department and feeding clinician. “By bringing on additional speech-language pathologists, we’ve been able to remove every child from our waitlist and provide them with the specialized care they need without delay.”
The Benedum Foundation, formally known as the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, is dedicated to supporting communities in West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania through grants that promote education, economic development, health and community well-being. By investing in initiatives that improve quality of life, the foundation plays a vital role in enhancing access to essential services, such as pediatric feeding therapy at the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center.
For more information about the Huntington Scottish Rite Foundation and its mission, or to contribute to this important work, please visit www.scottishritehuntington.org.