Outlook [NEI National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP)]

Outlook is the electronic newsletter of the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP). Outlook provides quarterly updates on eye health education activities and resources.

In the Spring 2008 Outlook Newsletter:

Letter from the Chair of the NEHEP Planning Committee
The National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) works to educate the public with evidence-based information about eye health and the importance of early detection and timely treatment in minimizing vision loss.

NEI Releases Findings from Survey on Public Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Eye Health and Disease
Findings show that most Americans don’t know the risks and warning signs of diseases that could blind them if they don’t seek timely detection and treatment.

Kids Need to Gear Up for Eye Safety
May is Healthy Vision Month! There is a lot you can do to help prevent needless sports-related eye injuries in children.

Healthy Vision Community Awardee Spotlight: Ohio Ophthalmological Society’s “Play Hard. Don’t Blink.” Program
Since 1999, this program has worked to prevent sports-related eye injuries among Ohio children aged 5 to 18.

Man Walking Child Community-based Organizations May Be Eligible for NEI Awards
The Healthy Vision Community Awards (HVCA) Program of NEI provides seed money to nonprofit, community-based organizations to support grassroots eye health education efforts

HRSA Unveils Free Online Health Literacy Training for Health Professionals
A new online tutorial is helping health professionals improve their patient communication skills.

On the Road with NEI

View the complete Spring 2008 issue of Outlook

Outlook Archive

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