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SUMMARY:Diabetes Eye Disease Month
DESCRIPTION:Can people with diabetes prevent the onset of diabetic eye disease? During this observance\, Prevent Blindness will offer information to help the more than 8.1 million Americans age 40 and older who have diabetic eye disease.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/diabetes-eye-disease-awareness-month/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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SUMMARY:Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system causes inflammation and swelling and stimulates the production of muscle tissue and fat behind the eye. Prevent Blindness will provide information on TED including symptoms and treatment options.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/thyroid-eye-disease-awareness-week-2/
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SUMMARY:Building Eye Care Access Through Collaboration with Indigenous Communities
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nLearning from the 2025 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health Recipient\nFocus on Eye Health Webinar Series[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us for a webinar featuring the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI)\, recipient of the 2025 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health. DMEI will share lessons from its work expanding access to eye care across all 77 Oklahoma counties\, especially in rural and underserved communities as well as Indigenous populations\, while also contributing to global vision research. The discussion will highlight how other institutions can adopt scalable models that serve both clinical and public health priorities in eye health. Dr. Judy Goforth Parker\, Chickasaw Nation Commissioner of Health Policy\, will offer insights on how the Chickasaw Nation has partnered with DMEI to develop strong partnerships between eye care providers and indigenous communities leading to improved vision health outcomes. \nRegister \n  \nThis virtual event is supported by funding from: \nPlatinum: Alliance for Aging Research\, PhRMA \nGold: Amgen\, BIO\, BrightFocus Foundation\, Collaborative Community on Ophthalmic Innovation\, Genentech[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nModerators\nMitchell V. Brinks\, MD\, MPH\nThe Sterling H. and Anna Marie Tebbetts Professor of Global Ophthalmology\nAssociate Professor of Ophthalmology\, School of Medicine\nOregon Health & Science University \n \nDr. Brinks was raised and educated in the Pacific Northwest. He focuses on bringing advanced technology and high-quality eye care to under-served rural communities throughout Oregon\, Washington and Alaska. His international teaching and research endeavors have taken Dr. Brinks overseas to Cambodia\, Bhutan\, East Timor\, Guatemala\, the Marshall Islands and the Samoas. He completed a master’s degree at OSU in international health to support his work with the ministries of health overseas\, furthering their vision for eye care in their countries. While not at work\, Dr. Brinks enjoys native forest restoration\, surfing\, and archery. Dr. Brinks also serves on the Board of Directors for Prevent Blindness and Chair of its Public Health & Policy Committee. \n\nAnna Marie Tebbetts\nProfessor of Global Ophthalmology\nOregon Health & Science University \nSpeakers\nJudy Goforth Parker\, PhD\, APRN\nCommissioner of Health Policy\nChickasaw Nation \n \nDr. Judy Goforth Parker has been an integral part of the Chickasaw Nation health system for decades and currently serves in the governor-appointed role of Commissioner of Health Policy. She completed master’s degrees in nursing and advanced practice nursing at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing and earned a PhD in nursing from Texas Woman’s University. Dr. Parker completed post-doctoral studies in the inaugural cohort of Meharry Medical College\, Nashville\, Tennessee post-doctoral degree program in health policy. Her focus included curriculum development in health policy for young Chickasaw scholars\, development of health impact assessment and health impact checklist tools\, development of a quarterly health policy newsletter and co-authoring a scholarly policy article over mortality in American Indian and Alaskan Native women. Dr. Parker served as an elected tribal legislator for five\, three-year terms (1994-2009) and was a staunch supporter of health issues within the tribal legislative body. In 2014\, she was named to Governor Bill Anoatubby’s Cabinet for the Chickasaw Nation\, and she assumed the role of Secretary of the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH)\, serving from 2009-2018. This long history of tribal service highlights Dr. Parker’s close relationship with the people of the Chickasaw Nation and First Americans as a whole. Certainly\, she has been an integral part of the CNDH for many years. \n\nMichael Siatkowski\, MD\, MBA\nChief Executive Officer\, Dean McGee Eye Institute \nEdward L. Gaylord Professor and Chair\, Department of Ophthalmology\, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine \n \nDr. R. Michael Siatkowski is the Chief Executive Officer of the Dean McGee Eye Institute and the Edward L. Gaylord Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Oklahoma. He is the only ophthalmologist in the history of the University of Oklahoma to hold a David Ross Boyd Professorship. \nDr. Siatkowski received his undergraduate degree from the Pennsylvania State University and graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University with distinction and as a junior member of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society. He completed residency training at St. Francis Medical Center in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania in 1991 and fellowship training at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute/University of Miami in 1993. He is fellowship trained in both neuro-ophthalmology and pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. He served on the faculty of the University of Miami from 1993 to 1999\, at which time he relocated to the Dean McGee Eye Institute. \nDr. Siatkowski is a former president of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS)\, and the Program Directors Council of the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO). He is an Emeritus Director of the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)\, former president of the Christian Ophthalmology Society (COS)\, and past Vice Chair for the Ophthalmology Residency Review Committee (RRC) of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Dr. Siatkowski has also been inducted into the American Ophthalmological Society (AOS). He is the past Chair of the San Francisco Match Oversight Committee and serves on the Board of Trustees for the AUPO.  He recently completed his term as Associate Secretary for Subspecialty Day for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. \nDr. Siatkowski has received eight different teaching awards throughout his career. He has published over 185 peer-reviewed articles\, has had over three dozen extramural speaking invitations\, and was the recipient of a Presidential Professorship from the University of Oklahoma in 2008. \nDr. Siatkowski is married to Rhea L. Siatkowski\, MD\, a cornea and anterior segment surgeon. They have three grown children\, Abigail\, Elizabeth\, and Joshua. He is also an experienced classical pianist and has performed in multiple venues for both artistic and charitable events.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Advancing Eye Health Through Data\, Community\, and Policy: Spotlight on the Rising Visionary Award Honoree
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPrevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Webinar Series\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for an engaging discussion on how integrating social determinants of health (SDOH) into vision and eye health research\, programs\, and policy can reduce disparities and expand access to care. Speakers will highlight the role of data\, community engagement\, and cross-sector partnerships in identifying and addressing barriers to eye health in underserved populations. \nDr. Patrice M. Hicks\, Prevent Blindness Rising Visionary Award recipient\, will share insights from her work applying SDOH research to inform policy and clinical practice. Dr. Karen Allison will explore how public health data drives effective strategies to reach those most at risk. Phillip Goglas II will close out the session with a look at how federal policy and funding priorities shape our approaches to public health\, including national vision and eye health initiatives. He will discuss the vital role of advocacy in influencing those decisions. \nRegister \nThis virtual event is supported by funding from: \nPlatinum: Alliance for Aging Research\, PhRMA \nGold: Amgen\, BIO\, BrightFocus Foundation\, Collaborative Community on Ophthalmic Innovation\, Genentech[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nModerator\nJeff Todd\nPresident & CEO\nPrevent Blindness \n \nJeff Todd serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Prevent Blindness\, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving sight for people of all ages.  Since its founding in 1908\, Prevent Blindness has advanced eye health and safety by educating the public\, advocating for equitable access to eyecare\, promoting early detection of vision problems\, and supporting patients and care partners. \nJoining Prevent Blindness in 2003\, Jeff held roles as Director of Public Health and Chief Operating Officer before becoming President and CEO in 2018. Under his leadership\, the organization has launched the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health\, promoting comprehensive pediatric eye care; led an annual national summit as a forum for the exchange of ideas relating to vision and public health; produced pivotal research on the prevalence and cost of vision problems in the U.S.; and advocated for the Early Detection for Vision Impairment in Children Act\, currently under Congressional review. \nBeyond Prevent Blindness\, Jeff is an active leader in the vision and public health sectors. He serves on the Boards of the National Health Council (Immediate Past Chair)\, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (North America Regional Director)\, and Vision 2020 USA (Past Chair). He is also a past chair of the Vision Care Section of the American Public Health Association and former member of Howard Brown Health. \nEarlier in his career\, Jeff led statewide health and safety programs in Indiana’s Governor’s Office\, spearheaded national youth development initiatives\, and directed the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center. \nOriginally from Indiana\, Jeff earned a J.D. from Indiana University School of Law–Indianapolis\, an M.S. in Communications from Butler University\, and a B.S. from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. He currently resides in Chicago and is a member of the District of Columbia (DC) Bar Association. \nConnect with Jeff on LinkedIn[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Karen Allison\, MD\, MBA\, FACS\nAssociate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology\nFlaum Eye Institute\nUniversity of Rochester Medical Center \n \nKaren Allison MD\, MBA\, FACS is a board-certified ophthalmologist at the Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers Medical School and completed her residency in ophthalmology at the SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn\, New York. Subsequently\, she pursued a fellowship in Glaucoma at the Oschner Foundation in New Orleans\, Louisiana. With over 20 years of experience in teaching residents\, she currently holds the position of Chief of Glaucoma at the University of Rochester’s Flaum Eye Institute. Additionally\, she serves as the Glaucoma Fellowship Director and leads the Population Medicine Glaucoma Division at the institute. Dr. Allison is actively engaged in population medicine research as a member of the Population Medicine Research Committee\, as well as in diversity and equity research at the University of Rochester’s Flaum Eye Institute. \nKaren Allison\, MD\, conducts clinical research both locally and internationally through her collaborations with many other researchers. She is a founding member of the African Hereditary Research Consortium\, AfriGen – African Glaucoma Research Group and chair of the Glaucoma division of the Population Medicine Research Group. She is founder of the Pan African Glaucoma Association and the Minority Mentorships Program at the University of Rochester.  She has authored “Why Am I Not 20/20” an educational book for patients and has co-authored many manuscripts and book chapters. She is involved in mentorship programs nationally and internationally and has mentored over 500 persons during her career. \nDr. Allison has received numerous accolades for her contributions\, including recognition as one of the leading physicians globally\, designation as a Top Ophthalmologist in New York\, and various awards for distinction and community service. She is a board member of many organizations and expert advisor to many organizations including Prevent Blindness. \n\nPhilip Goglas II\, MPAP\nManaging Partner\nHealth and Medicine Counsel \n \nPhilip Goglas II has worked with patient organizations for a decade focusing on expanding research and educating policymakers on the challenges of the chronic disease community. In addition to Prevent Blindness\, Philip represents the HBCU medical\, dental\, veterinary and pharmacy schools. Additionally\, he focuses on minority health and health disparities research\, legislation and policy. Philip has expertise in the appropriations process and advancing critical priorities of the chronic disease community through Congress. Philip previously worked for two New York House of Representatives members giving him direct exposure to the legislative process. Philip graduated from the University of Maryland\, College Park\, with a B.A. in Government and Politics and from American University with a Master of Public Administration and Policy. \n\nPatrice M. Hicks\, PhD\, MPH\nAssistant Professor\nUniversity of Michigan Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences \n \nDr. Patrice Hicks is an ophthalmic epidemiologist whose research focuses on the social determinants of health and social risk factors related to eye care and vision health outcomes. Specifically\, her work highlights the implications of the neighborhood and built environment on both acute and chronic eye disease. She received her PhD in Population Health Sciences with an emphasis in Clinical and Translational Epidemiology from the University of Utah\, where she was funded by an NIH T32 Institutional Training grant. Dr. Hicks completed her postdoctoral research fellowship in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Michigan\, and she was also a University of Michigan K12 Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award (IRACDA) Fellow.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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