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2016: Bruce Moore, OD, Receives Jenny Pomeroy Award in Washington DC

Bruce Moore, OD, Marcus Professor of Pediatric Studies, New England College of Optometry, and Co-Chair of Children’s Vision Massachusetts, was presented with the Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health at the Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health National Summit, National Press Club, Washington, DC, on July 13, 2016. Among the highest honors Prevent Blindness

Ohio Advocates Attend the 11th Annual “Eyes on Capitol Hill” Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                  For more information: Whitney Anderson Prevent Blindness Phone: (800) 301-2020 ext. 105 E-mail: [email protected]                  OHIO ADVOCATES ATTEND PREVENT BLINDNESS 11 TH ANNUAL “EYES ON CAPITOL HILL” EVENT Columbus, OH (July 26, 2016) – Representatives from the Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness joined delegates from across the country for

Put Children on the Path to a Successful School Year

Prevent Blindness Declares August as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month to Educate Public on the Importance of Healthy Vision for Kids To help put children on the path to a successful school year, Prevent Blindness urges parents to address their child’s eye health needs. Prevent Blindness has declared August as Children’s Eye Health and

Parents Can Help Start a Successful School Year With Healthy Vision for Kids

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                          For more information: Prevent Blindness  Whitney Anderson Phone: (800) 301-2020 ext. 105 E-mail address: [email protected]                                     Parents Can Help Start a Successful School Year With Healthy Vision for Kids Prevent Blindness Declares August as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month to Educate Public on the Importance

2016: CVMA Receives Massachusetts Nonprofit Network Excellence Award

Children’s Vision Massachusetts Coalition Receives Excellence Award in the category of Collaboration Children’s Vision Massachusetts Coalition  has been honored with Excellence Award in the category of Collaboration at the 2016 Massachusetts Nonprofit Network Awareness day at that State House on June 27th. Finalists were selected from over 200 nominations and seven awards were presented out

Put Children on the Path to a Successful School Year

Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month Helps Educate Public on the Importance of Healthy Vision for Kids To help put children on the path to a successful school year, Prevent Blindness urges parents to address their child’s eye health needs. Prevent Blindness has declared August as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness month to

PBO Selected to Participate in Pilot Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                              For more information: Prevent Blindness Whitney Anderson  Phone: (800) 301-2020 ext. 105 E-mail: [email protected]                Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness Selected to Participate in Pilot Program to Improve Vision and Eye Health Columbus, OH (July 11, 2016) – The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness (PBO) received a 3-year grant

Prevent Blindness Announces the Focus Initiative

The Focus Initiative is a virtual forum for those working in vision and public health. The Initiative expands upon the existing annual Focus on Eye Health National Summit by capturing the philosophy and energy of that single-day event and expanding it into an ongoing year round experience. This professional network encourages the sharing of resources (research,

Eyes on Capitol Hill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                  For more information: Whitney Anderson Prevent Blindness Phone: (800) 301-2020 ext. 105 E-mail: [email protected]                 Prevent Blindness Delegation Heads to Washington to Advocate for Support for Programs, Research to Save Sight Columbus, OH (July 6, 2016) Representatives from the Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness will join delegates from across

Fireworks Safety News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2016 For more information: Prevent Blindness, Whitney Anderson 614-464-2020 ext. 105 Cell: 614-226-5772 [email protected]  Ohio Department of Commerce, Bill Krugh  614-752-7179  [email protected] Child Injury Prevention Alliance, Dr. Gary Smith 614-398-2472 [email protected]                                              State of Ohio Leaders Urges Public to Celebrate Independence Day Safely,                                          Leave Fireworks to Competent Licensed