HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center (MUSHC) has successfully eliminated its waitlist for pediatric feeding therapy services, thanks to support from the Huntington Scottish Rite Foundation and a $50,000 grant from the Benedum Foundation.
The funding allowed MUSHC to hire multiple part-time speech-language pathologists dedicated to treating children with feeding and swallowing disorders. As a result, all children in need now have immediate access to essential care.
For more than 20 years, the Huntington Scottish Rite Foundation has supported children’s speech and language development across the Tri-State area.
Its longstanding partnership with Marshall University has strengthened speech and hearing services, benefiting many families in the community.
For families with children requiring feeding therapy, long wait times can significantly impact a child’s ability to eat, drink, and thrive. The Benedum Foundation’s support has ensured timely intervention, eliminating delays in care.
“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, provides grants to support communities in West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania.
Its investments focus on education, economic development, health, and community well-being, helping to improve access to vital services such as pediatric feeding therapy.
For more information about the Huntington Scottish Rite Foundation and its mission, visit www.scottishritehuntington.org.
