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Outlook Newsletter

Outlook Newsletter


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


In the Winter 2013 Outlook Newsletter:

Anne Louise Coleman, M.D., Ph.D.

Letter From the Chair of the NEHEP Planning Committee
As health professionals, it is critical that we recognize individuals at higher risk for glaucoma and provide them with the education and resources they need.


January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month

January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month
NEHEP provides a variety of resources to help raise awareness about glaucoma and to encourage early detection.


NEHEP Debuts Diabetes and Healthy Eyes Toolkit Online Training Course

NEHEP Debuts Diabetes and Healthy Eyes Toolkit Online Training Course
NEHEP has developed an online training course to help community health workers use the Diabetes and Healthy Eyes Toolkit in their communities.


Miss a NEHEP Webinar?

Miss a NEHEP Webinar?
Past webinars, which offer eye health education research, information, and resources, can be accessed from the NEHEP Website.


Macular Degeneration Partnership Launches 'Give Your Sight a Hand'

Macular Degeneration Partnership Launches “Give Your Sight a Hand”
The Macular Degeneration Partnership created a new program called “Give Your Sight a Hand,” designed to encourage people with AMD to check their vision one eye at a time.


AOA Releases Report, 3D in the Classroom: See Well-Learn Well

AOA Releases Report, 3D in the Classroom: See Well—Learn Well
The American Optometric Association published a report for teachers, school nurses, school administrators, students, and parents on new 3D approaches to learning.


PBA Issues Call for Applications for 2013 Investigator Awards

PBA Issues Call for Applications for 2013 Investigator Awards
Prevent Blindness America issued a call for applications for its 2013 Investigator Awards to fund projects that seek to put an end to unnecessary vision loss and blindness.


ASORN EyeQ Webinar Series for 2013: Focus on the ASC

ASORN EyeQ Webinar Series for 2013: Focus on the ASC
The American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses has planned an EyeQ Webinar Series for 2013.


NDEP Offers Resources for AANHPI Populations Online

NDEP Offers Resources for AANHPI Populations Online
The National Diabetes Education Program offers diabetes resources on prevention, management, and care for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders through its Diabetes Resources: Know. Prevent. Control.


Featured Organization: LSU Barbershop Initiative

Featured Organization: LSU Barbershop Initiative
The Louisiana State University Community University Partnership and the Fresh Cuts Clean Health Barbershop Initiative have teamed up with NEHEP to bring glaucoma awareness to higher risk individuals.


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