Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Dr. Sean Donahue speaks about the benefits of cataract research

January 21, 2012 by  
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Dr. Sean Donahue, a member of our global advisory council, speaks about the benefits of cataract research around the globe. Dr. Donahue is chief of Ophthalmology at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He created the first Division of Ophthalmology for pediatric patients at the Children’s Hospital. [...]

Paul Farmer Unplugged: A Conversation about Global Health, Haiti, and Boston

January 3, 2012 by  
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This brief video interview provides a fascinating and candid perspective from one of the greatest minds working in global health today. Paul Farmer is a physician, a medical anthropologist, an author and a philanthropist who is best known for challenging the widely-held view that it is impossible to provide quality healthcare in resource-poor areas such [...]

Think About Your Eyes Commercial: Are children’s vision and behavior linked?

December 25, 2011 by  
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It’s easy to take a child’s vision for granted. After all, young eyes are healthy eyes, right? Not necessarily. According to the Vision Council of America, 1 in every 4 children has a vision problem that can interfere with learning and behavior. Now think about this. Half of all American children have not had a [...]

Rep. Joe Courtney speaks to CHC Staff about HR 2267

October 31, 2011 by  
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Congressman Joe Courtney speaks with CHC Staff about HR 2267, Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2011

About the Catalyst For a Cure

September 18, 2011 by  
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Monica Vetter, PhD talks about the benefits of collaborative research.

Beyond Four Walls | About Parish Nursing

August 29, 2011 by  
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Beyond Four Walls is an introduction to Parish Nursing from the Center for Community Health Ministry at Florida Hospital.

Think About Your Eyes Eyeball at Youth Day

August 11, 2011 by  
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The Foundation for Eye Health Awareness and its “Think About Your Eyes” campaign joined the Transitions Championship to remind players and spectators about the importance of regular, comprehensive eye exams.

Jamie Cripps from St Kilda football club talks about diabetes

August 8, 2011 by  
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Jamie Cripps is 19 years old and plays AFL club St Kilda. Jamie was diagnosed last year with type 1 diabetes shortly after being recruited as St Kilda’s number one draft pick. After hearing about diabetes australia and their national diabetes week eye related campaign Jamie is going to have his eyes checked for the [...]

A Peace Corps Community Economic Development Volunteer Shares About Serving in Azerbaijan

July 22, 2011 by  
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Peace Corps Community Economic Development Volunteer Tim McNaught from Tualatin, Oregon, is currently serving in Azerbaijan where he is helping to develop a medical records database and a new website for a community health clinic. He is also assisting the clinic by creating Azerbaijani language materials and teaching conversational English to the nurses.

I often have bloodshot eyes. What can I do about it?

June 9, 2011 by  
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Healthy Eyes, Doctor Delivered. This video on eye health is brought to you by BC Doctors of Optometry. For more information, please visit us at www.bcdoctorsofoptometry.com. To ask a doctor, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AskaDoctorofOptometry Featured Expert: Dr. Della Chow, OD

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