HHS proposal would allow states to scale back Essential Health Benefits requirements Prevent Blindness has issued a response in opposition to a proposal by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that would allow states to scale back the essential health benefits (EHBs) that insurers must offer on insurance plans. Currently, the Patient
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Prevent Blindness Whitney Anderson Phone: 800-301-2020 ext. 105 E-mail: [email protected] Smart Business and Fred Koury honored at the 2017 People of Vision Award Dinner Program CLEVELAND, OH (Nov. 28, 2017) – Smart Business and Fred Koury, President & CEO, were recognized for their outstanding visionary leadership and philanthropic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Prevent Blindness Whitney Anderson Phone: (800) 301-2020 ext. 105 E-mail address: [email protected] Latest CPSC Report Shows More than a Quarter of a Million Americans were Treated in the ER for Toy-related Injuries in Just One Year – Prevent Blindness Provides Tips on Best Ways to Keep Holidays
Prevent Blindness Provides Tips on Best Ways to Keep Holidays Safe by Purchasing Safe Toys and Gifts for Children Last year, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a report stating that there were an estimated 254,200 toy-related injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments. An estimated 88,700 of those injuries were to children younger
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Prevent Blindness Whitney Anderson Phone: 614-464-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Worthington Resident Recognized as Outstanding National Volunteer COLUMBUS (Nov. 14, 2017) – Kathy McGinnis, Worthington, received the national Louisa Lee Schuyler Award from Prevent Blindness at their Annual Meeting on November 3rd in Chicago. This award recognizes a volunteer
John Ferris and Dr. Cadmus C. Rich Join Board of National Non-profit Group CHICAGO (Nov. 6, 2017) – Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest volunteer eye health and safety organization, has announced that John Ferris, MBA, Vice President and General Manager of Vision Care at Bausch + Lomb, and Cadmus C. Rich, MD, MBA, CPE, Senior
Prevent Blindness Texas Provides Free Educational Materials as Part of November’s Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month More than 8 million Americans have diabetic retinopathy, according to the study, “The Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of Vision Problems,” from Prevent Blindness. As the rates of diabetes cases grow across the country, so do
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Prevent Blindness Whitney Anderson Phone: (800) 301-2020 ext. 105 E-mail address: [email protected] Those with Diabetes at Higher Risk for Vision Loss, But Steps Can Be Taken to Save Sight -Prevent Blindness Provides Free Educational Materials as Part of November’s Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month- Columbus, OH (Oct.
Prevent Blindness Provides Free Educational Materials as Part of November’s Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month More than 8 million Americans have diabetic retinopathy, according to the study, “The Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of Vision Problems,” from Prevent Blindness. As the rates of diabetes cases grow across the country, so do the
2017 Children’s Vision Advocacy Day at the State House The Children’s Vision Massachusetts Coalition’s 2017 Children’s Vision Advocacy Day was held on October 18 at the Grand Staircase and Great Hall of Flags, Massachusetts State House. Over 150 people attended the event with 50 advocates making afternoon visits to 55 legislators and legislative staff. By sharing personal
